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AK12 EJN

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EJN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,044 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,230 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,508 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

zero smoke for emissions read out

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing and corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing and corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust corroded ,not leaking time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,828 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,209 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 60,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 55,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted unable to make full inspection on some parts

Fail 30 Apr 2016 50,928 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted unable to make full inspection on some parts

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AK12 EJN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK12 EJN, 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 AK12 EJN registered?

AK12 EJN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is AK12 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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