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AJ61 FCE

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FCE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35 18 tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35 18 tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 81,393 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35 18 tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35 18 tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,000 miles

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust center sleeve insecure

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,890 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose At center sleeve joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 61,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,286 miles

offside rear tail lamp damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FCE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCE, 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 AJ61 FCE registered?

AJ61 FCE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ61 FCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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