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A16 MSV

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MSV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All $ Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust rear silencer outer casing coming apart

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 85,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 85,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 71,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,265 miles

shallow cut to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2017 61,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

shallow cut to outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,817 miles

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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A16 MSV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 MSV, 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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What year was A16 MSV registered?

A16 MSV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is A16 MSV safe to buy?

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