2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AB04 XBB
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 143,409 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB04 XBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 143,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB04 XBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (AB04 XBB) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AB04 XBB Mileage History
- 14/02/2022112,965 mi
- 07/02/2023116,891 mi+3,926 mi
- 30/01/2024128,002 mi+11,111 mi
- 13/02/2025140,066 mi+12,064 mi
- 26/03/2026143,409 mi+3,343 mi
Average of roughly 7,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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