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AJ61 FKD

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 91,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 85,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,384 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,781 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 FKD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

AJ61 FKD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FKD safe to buy?

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