2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AJ12 AED
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 117,503 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ12 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 117,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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AJ12 AED MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (AJ12 AED) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large tear in inner sidew”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
AJ12 AED Mileage History
- 30/08/202392,513 mi
- 15/07/202497,784 mi+5,271 mi
- 02/07/2025107,535 mi+9,751 mi
- 01/07/2026117,389 mi+9,854 mi
- 07/07/2026117,503 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 8,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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