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AJ12 RJU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RJU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 159,597 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 159,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 153,487 miles

Front both headlamp slightly loose.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 141,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,174 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ12 RJU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJU, 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 AJ12 RJU registered?

AJ12 RJU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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