2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · N21 ABG
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 68,846 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N21 ABG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 68,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N21 ABG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (N21 ABG) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N21 ABG Mileage History
- 03/04/202352,817 mi
- 03/04/202352,817 mi
- 02/04/202458,323 mi+5,506 mi
- 02/04/202564,967 mi+6,644 mi
- 01/04/202668,846 mi+3,879 mi
Average of roughly 5,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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