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AF12 XAJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 108,358 miles

Drivers seat not tilting for rear access

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Undertray & covers

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

drivers seat not tilting for rear access

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,992 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Both rear tyres are starting to step on the inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,506 miles

chip on screen / engine x under covers fitted . slight corrosion on inner of front discs / rear discs corroding / o/s/r brake pad low/ o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2020 76,254 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,913 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no emission detected time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2018 65,986 miles

No emissions detected at time of test

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 XAJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AF12 XAJ, 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 AF12 XAJ registered?

AF12 XAJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AF12 XAJ safe to buy?

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