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X16 JCO

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 JCO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in tie rod (drum stick)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover (upper) splitting

Nearside Rear 1x side light inoperative (multiple bulbs)

Offside Front Inner slight play in tie rod (drum stick)

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover starting to split

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

exhaust middle section sleeve clamps corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in tie rod (drum stick)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover (upper) splitting

Nearside Rear 1x side light inoperative (multiple bulbs)

Offside Front Inner slight play in tie rod (drum stick)

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover starting to split

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

exhaust middle section sleeve clamps corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,622 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

exhaust centre section sleeve joint bolts corroded and loose

Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working no washer jets (3.5 (a))

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

exhaust centre section sleeve joint bolts corroded and loose

wiper blades to be retested

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,809 miles

various bodywork damage

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

horn tone weak

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

horn tone weak

rear exhaust silencer corroding

various bodywork damage

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre -inner edge worn smooth and two nails in tread

Nearside Rear tyre - uneven wear

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn smooth

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,780 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 52,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 38,169 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 38,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,462 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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X16 JCO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X16 JCO, 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 X16 JCO registered?

X16 JCO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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