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A66 JMS

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,334 mi
Last recorded101,334 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 JMS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 101,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,125 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside worse (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,873 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded/pitted - poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 71,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear inner bush - un-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear inner bush - completely pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded/pitted - poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,685 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2019 62,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,658 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,553 miles

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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A66 JMS is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A66 JMS, 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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A66 JMS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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