2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · EA11 MOR
2012 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,261 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA11 MOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 71,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EA11 MOR 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 (EA11 MOR) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA11 MOR Mileage History
- 06/04/202347,377 mi
- 04/04/202451,419 mi+4,042 mi
- 01/04/202560,962 mi+9,543 mi
- 03/04/202560,972 mi+10 mi
- 02/04/202671,261 mi+10,289 mi
Average of roughly 7,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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