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AJ12 HRG

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,658 mi
Last recorded102,658 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HRG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,658 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,104 miles

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2024 90,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 4mm centre 2mm outer 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 2mm centre 3mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 4mm centre 2mm outer 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

top up engine oil 1 litre

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,508 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 66,508 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,126 miles

Cambelt ??

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,218 miles

Engine cover fitted under trays & hub covers

Minimal kick off to offside headlamp

Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted under trays & hub covers

Minimal kick off to offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre void of tread inner edge

Offside Front Tyre void of tread inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ12 HRG is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ12 HRG, 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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AJ12 HRG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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