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E4 JFV

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,369 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre reading on 3mm

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,002 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,889 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 47,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 46,941 miles

Rear Brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,680 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,688 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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E4 JFV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E4 JFV, 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 E4 JFV registered?

E4 JFV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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