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A21 XAL

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,715 mi
Last recorded72,715 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,198 miles

Inner surface of front discs corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,758 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 2,427 miles

Underside cover fitted

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 XAL is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A21 XAL, 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 XAL?

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What year was A21 XAL registered?

A21 XAL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is A21 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 XAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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