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2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · SO12 AFY

SO12 AFY

2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/07/2012. Recorded mileage 118,772 miles. MOT valid until 23/12/2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
118,772 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 24 December 2025 at 118,772 miles which returned no recorded defects. This result follows a failure in March 2025 at 117,720 miles, though the record indicates no specific defects for that particular failure. The subsequent clean pass just nine months later suggests that the owner was proactive in addressing any issues and maintaining the vehicle to passing standards over the last three years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Data shows a steady accumulation, with 21,252 miles covered between March 2023 and April 2024, followed by roughly 12,700 miles between April 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the car undergoes consistent use rather than long periods of standing, which can often trigger age-related rubber perish or brake fluid contamination. The intervals between tests remain generally predictable. While the MOT history is clean of recurring advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to wear at this mileage threshold. A buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often degrade after 100,000 miles. Given the age of the Audi, checking the brake discs for excessive corrosion and testing the calipers for binding is prudent. The structural integrity of the underbody should be verified for surface rust, ensuring the lack of recorded defects in the digital history is being maintained despite the high-mile levels.

SO12 AFY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
  • 118,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SO12 AFY Mileage History

  1. 13/04/202275,740 mi
  2. 15/03/202385,296 mi+9,556 mi
  3. 05/04/2024106,048 mi+20,752 mi
  4. 13/03/2025117,720 mi+11,672 mi
  5. 24/12/2025118,772 mi+1,052 mi

Average of roughly 11,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SO12 AFY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 10:55
MOT Analysis

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 (SO12 AFY) between April 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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