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AA04 JBH

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 JBH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 141,256 miles

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

Exhaust back box is corroded

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 141,255 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Exhaust back box is corroded

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,987 miles

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Fail 3 Sep 2024 135,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,087 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 126,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,053 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 121,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AA04 JBH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AA04 JBH, 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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AA04 JBH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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