2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · DS12 FTC
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 82,543 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 FTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 82,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
DS12 FTC 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 (DS12 FTC) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick MANUAL HB (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DS12 FTC Mileage History
- 27/03/202343,280 mi
- 11/04/202451,276 mi+7,996 mi
- 15/04/202451,298 mi+22 mi
- 09/04/202564,298 mi+13,000 mi
- 10/04/202682,543 mi+18,245 mi
Average of roughly 12,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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