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2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 SU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 46,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend to replace tyre , due to excess wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,170 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Apr 2018 24,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 20,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 16,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 13,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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30 SU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 30 SU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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30 SU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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