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AJ56 DOD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,074 mi
Last recorded149,074 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DOD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 149,074 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (flexible joint, centre clamp, rear tail pipe and back box). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded however not considered to be excessive.

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 20 Aug 2025 149,070 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (flexible joint, centre clamp, rear tail pipe and back box). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded however not considered to be excessive.

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,138 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 122,138 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,036 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 114,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 105,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,758 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 97,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,983 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,983 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AJ56 DOD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 AJ56 DOD, 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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AJ56 DOD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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