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AD61 VJA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,895 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 47,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,131 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,651 miles

brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,065 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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AD61 VJA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD61 VJA, 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

How do I check the history of AD61 VJA?

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What year was AD61 VJA registered?

AD61 VJA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AD61 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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