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AA12 JAK

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 JAK
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 83,164 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,692 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,489 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,258 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 36,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AA12 JAK is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA12 JAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA12 JAK registered?

AA12 JAK is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AA12 JAK safe to buy?

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