2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · LW51 MAY
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 163,240 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW51 MAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 163,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LW51 MAY 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 (LW51 MAY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW51 MAY Mileage History
- 20/02/2023129,183 mi
- 04/03/2024137,820 mi+8,637 mi
- 17/02/2025151,715 mi+13,895 mi
- 17/02/2025151,715 mi
- 06/02/2026163,240 mi+11,525 mi
Average of roughly 11,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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