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A16 EJJ

2012 Audi A1

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,248 mi
Last recorded84,248 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,248 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 55,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit needs attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray obstructing some under engine components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,487 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray obstructing some under engine components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,725 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 37,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,162 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 33,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,868 miles

smoke test passed, emissions too low to register

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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A16 EJJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 EJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 EJJ registered?

A16 EJJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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