2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · PL12 ATU
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,102 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL12 ATU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 128,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
PL12 ATU 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 (PL12 ATU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can't open (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PL12 ATU Mileage History
- 28/06/2024109,905 mi
- 25/06/2025119,082 mi+9,177 mi
- 26/06/2025119,082 mi
- 26/06/2026128,102 mi+9,020 mi
- 26/06/2026128,102 mi
Average of roughly 9,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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