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W123 LJH

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,389 mi
Last recorded60,389 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 LJH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,600 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 57,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,823 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,823 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,460 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,514 miles

Offside Front Sun visor stowage clip broken but the visor is not effecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 41,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sun visor stowage clip broken but the visor is not effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,434 miles

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)

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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W123 LJH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W123 LJH, 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 W123 LJH registered?

W123 LJH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is W123 LJH safe to buy?

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