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X8 HJM

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,371 mi
Last recorded93,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 HJM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 93,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lights dull

engine oil level high

Fail 29 Jan 2026 93,368 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy on first application (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tail lights dull

engine oil level high

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,400 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,020 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts at 3mm 205/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,776 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,316 miles

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

rear brake discs showing wear and corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2015 38,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low pressure not hitting screen (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low 2mm

rear brake discs showing wear and corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X8 HJM is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X8 HJM, 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 X8 HJM registered?

X8 HJM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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