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CJ51 OWN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,145 mi
Last recorded120,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ51 OWN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 120,145 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion on inner sills - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,536 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,536 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,162 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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CJ51 OWN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJ51 OWN, 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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CJ51 OWN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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