2012 Audi A1 · 68,633 MOT tests
2012 Audi A1 reliability
2012 Audi A1s fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 A1 years (68,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 29.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 81,151
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 68,633
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.4%
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Tyres8.1%
- Brakes6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.36%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.83%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.2%)
Is a 2012 Audi A1 reliable?
2012 Audi A1s fail 29.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 A1 years (68,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.59% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.39% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi A1 shows 81,151 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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