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2012 AUDI A11.2L Petrol

DG12 FPF

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2012 AUDI A1 — Petrol, 1197cc. This vehicle has 105,926 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/07/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/01/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1197cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's current roadworthiness is rated as unfavourable , as the most recent test in the September 2023 test at 85,619 miles was a FAILED MOT. This indicates that the vehicle's mechanical condition has deteriorated significantly since the 2025 inspection, suggesting an ongoing trend of worsening maintenance rather than a stable or improving pattern. The test results from July 2024 and July 2023 both show a rapid accumulation of miles over a short period, with the 2024 test occurring just 30 days after the 2023 test. This gap of 30 days is notable for a vehicle that is approximately 14 years old; while the 2023 test at 85,619 miles was still passing, the subsequent rapid mileage increase in the 2024 and 2025 tests raises concerns about whether the vehicle has maintained its mechanical health or if the accumulated wear is due to a lack of regular servicing. Given the recurring faults, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical risks. The history reveals critical issues such as near-side and offside coil springs corroded, rear exhaust silencers badly corroded, and structural damage to the rear inner tyres where ply or cords have been exposed. These findings indicate that the vehicle is likely to fail a UK roadworthiness test if not addressed immediately, as the corrosion and wear on these components suggest a lack of adequate maintenance and potential exposure to environmental factors.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Aug 2026, 07:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's current roadworthiness is rated as unfavourable , as the most recent test in the September 2023 test at 85,619 miles was a FAILED MOT. This indicates that the vehicle's mechanical condition has deteriorated significantly since the 2025 inspection, suggesting an ongoing trend of worsening maintenance rather than a stable or improving pattern. The test results from July 2024 and July 2023 both show a rapid accumulation of miles over a short period, with the 2024 test occurring just 30 days after the 2023 test. This gap of 30 days is notable for a vehicle that is approximately 14 years old; while the 2023 test at 85,619 miles was still passing, the subsequent rapid mileage increase in the 2024 and 2025 tests raises concerns about whether the vehicle has maintained its mechanical health or if the accumulated wear is due to a lack of regular servicing. Given the recurring faults, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical risks. The history reveals critical issues such as near-side and offside coil springs corroded, rear exhaust silencers badly corroded, and structural damage to the rear inner tyres where ply or cords have been exposed. These findings indicate that the vehicle is likely to fail a UK roadworthiness test if not addressed immediately, as the corrosion and wear on these components suggest a lack of adequate maintenance and potential exposure to environmental factors.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A1 (DG12 FPF) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2022 and July 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 20 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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