2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · FW12 TBU
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 68,929 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FW12 TBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 68,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FW12 TBU 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 (FW12 TBU) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FW12 TBU Mileage History
- 30/06/202353,750 mi
- 04/07/202458,277 mi+4,527 mi
- 24/06/202565,975 mi+7,698 mi
- 01/07/202668,927 mi+2,952 mi
- 02/07/202668,929 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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