2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · R22 SAM
2012 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 14,461 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R22 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 14,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R22 SAM 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 (R22 SAM) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
R22 SAM Mileage History
- 31/05/202313,278 mi
- 30/05/202413,786 mi+508 mi
- 30/05/202514,123 mi+337 mi
- 09/06/202614,461 mi+338 mi
- 09/06/202614,461 mi
Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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