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AJ61 PPU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PPU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,363 miles

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

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 62,913 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 62,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2021 50,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,573 miles

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

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

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 26 Apr 2017 40,618 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,291 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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 PPU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

AJ61 PPU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is AJ61 PPU safe to buy?

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