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AJ12 ZXL

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,688 mi
Last recorded146,688 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 146,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,430 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 142,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,437 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 138,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,886 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,759 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded but not excessivly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,088 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2019 113,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,456 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front drive shaft gaitor deteriorated and grease around suspension and brake componants

Fail 30 Jul 2016 72,456 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft gaitor deteriorated and grease around suspension and brake componants

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,939 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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AJ12 ZXL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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