2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · M30 XSY
2012 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 86,680 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 XSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 86,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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M30 XSY 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 (M30 XSY) between February 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple splits inner sidewall (2”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
M30 XSY Mileage History
- 13/02/202478,373 mi
- 15/02/202478,373 mi
- 27/11/202482,720 mi+4,347 mi
- 26/11/202586,680 mi+3,960 mi
- 27/11/202586,680 mi
Average of roughly 4,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A1 Mk1 (8X)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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