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A1 OLH

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OLH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 70,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 59,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,216 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 55,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A1 OLH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A1 OLH, 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 A1 OLH registered?

A1 OLH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is A1 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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