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A20 SHU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,711 mi
Last recorded35,711 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SHU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 35,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 35,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,587 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edges

stone chips in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wiper blades poor.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surfaces corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,670 miles

Offside Front head light beam pattern has no kick up

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,106 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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A20 SHU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A20 SHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 SHU registered?

A20 SHU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is A20 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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