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A18 RUH

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RUH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Pass 16 Jan 2025 131,523 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 115,545 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,239 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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A18 RUH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 A18 RUH, 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 A18 RUH registered?

A18 RUH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is A18 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 RUH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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