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A21 ARA

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,605 mi
Last recorded24,605 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ARA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,605 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,093 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 16,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 15,702 miles

Rear Washer Inoperative

Fail 25 Jun 2024 15,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Shocker Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Washer Inoperative

Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,373 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 15,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 14,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 14,477 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ns/os (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Fronts Excessively Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rears Excessively Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 14,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 12,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,841 miles

under-trays

Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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A21 ARA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A21 ARA, 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

How do I check the history of A21 ARA?

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What year was A21 ARA registered?

A21 ARA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is A21 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ARA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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