2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · SO12 VXK
2012 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,205 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 77,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 VXK 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 (SO12 VXK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SO12 VXK Mileage History
- 25/07/202468,435 mi
- 22/07/202573,092 mi+4,657 mi
- 22/07/202573,092 mi
- 21/07/202677,197 mi+4,105 mi
- 22/07/202677,205 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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