2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · SW12 HXM
2012 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 83,428 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 HXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 83,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW12 HXM Mileage History
- 12/01/202376,399 mi
- 23/01/202479,180 mi+2,781 mi
- 29/01/202581,288 mi+2,108 mi
- 29/01/202581,288 mi
- 05/03/202683,428 mi+2,140 mi
Average of roughly 2,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 HXM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (SW12 HXM) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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