2012 Audi A1 2.0L Diesel · B12 FAM
2012 Audi A1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 82,383 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B12 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 82,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B12 FAM 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 (B12 FAM) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B12 FAM Mileage History
- 15/03/202361,266 mi
- 14/03/202470,052 mi+8,786 mi
- 12/03/202576,799 mi+6,747 mi
- 26/02/202682,383 mi+5,584 mi
- 26/02/202682,383 mi
Average of roughly 7,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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