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AJ61 AYU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AYU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 96,309 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 96,309 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,554 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall has a minor cut

nearside front wheel damadged

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2023 89,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,972 miles

front brake pads and discs deteriorated

rear pads wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,167 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,048 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,389 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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AJ61 AYU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 AYU registered?

AJ61 AYU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AJ61 AYU safe to buy?

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