2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · D177 AAS
2012 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 109,218 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D177 AAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 109,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D177 AAS 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 (D177 AAS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
D177 AAS Mileage History
- 07/08/202495,547 mi
- 09/08/202597,645 mi+2,098 mi
- 09/08/202597,645 mi
- 08/08/2026109,218 mi+11,573 mi
- 08/08/2026109,218 mi
Average of roughly 6,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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