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AUDI A12012 · 1.4L PETROL

AM57 AAA

Vehicle Insight Summary

AUDI A1 (2012, PETROL, 1390cc) — mileage recorded at 98,134. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 at 98,134 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The car failed its tests in February 2026 and February 2025 with only one to three miles recorded since the previous successful tests. This suggests the previous owner was reactive, addressing specific defects only when prompted by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid testing setbacks. The mileage profile is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 87,331 miles and February 2025 at 92,682 miles, the car covered 5,351 miles, followed by another 5,453 miles leading into the early 2025/2026 testing cycle. This steady, low mileage indicates regular use which typically prevents issues with the drivetrain and seals but can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components over time. Because the MOT history shows no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake components, a physical inspection should focus on the age of the parts. A buyer must check the underside for structural surface rust and inspect the suspension arms for play, as these are common wear points for Audi of this era. Given the recent failures without listed defects, the buyer should verify that the brakes are not binding and that the tyres have adequate depth, as the record suggests minor mechanical or consumable items occasionally required immediate rectification.

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65
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 05:07 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A1 (AM57 AAA) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2024 and March 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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