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AE12 JFV

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2025 94,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,907 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 24 Jan 2018 48,267 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,856 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,186 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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AE12 JFV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE12 JFV, 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 AE12 JFV registered?

AE12 JFV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AE12 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 JFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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