2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · JA12 MAB

The Audi A1 passed its most recent MOT on 12 August 2025 at 115,868 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle carries a clean test record from the 2024 and 2023 passes, showing consistent roadworthiness over the past three years. Recorded mileage rose from 91,199 at the failed 2023 test to 102,627 by July 2024, then to 115,868 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 11,000 miles in the first interval and 13,200 in the second, both above the lifetime average of 8,276 miles per year. The 2025 figure of 115,868 against a 14-year-old car remains within typical bounds, though the recent annual rate suggests heavier use than earlier life. The DVSA log shows only two failed tests on 19 August 2023 and 12 August 2025, each with no defects listed, pointing to administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and elevated recent mileage. The MOT data flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet the tester recorded nothing across five visits, so hidden wear on consumables and drivetrain components cannot be excluded. Prior owners kept the car to a passable standard at each annual test, but the twin no-defect failures imply the book was not always presented correctly. Verify service history and check tyre tread, wiper blades and exhaust emissions in person before purchase.