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AU08 JEM

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JEM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UNCLEAR, DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEPTH OF CUT UNCLEAR, DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX. 3MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS DAMAGED, EVIDENCE OF TYRE HAVING BEEN RUN FLAT/LOW PRESSURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT-LESS THAN 2MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre METAL OBJECT IN TYRE TREAD ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT-LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU08 JEM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU08 JEM, 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 AU08 JEM registered?

AU08 JEM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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