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SW12MKF
2012 AUDI A1
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW12MKF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A1
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
12
Passes
3
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 137,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,108 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,726 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,702 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024 15 Jun 202619 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,453 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,756 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023 15 Jun 20262 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,452 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,704 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,661 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,591 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,413 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management warning light on
- Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,266 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,380 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW12MKF was registered on 2012-08-02
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