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2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · JA12 MAB

JA12 MAB

2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26/07/2012. Recorded mileage 115,868 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A1
Year / Origin
2012
MOT Status
Valid until 20/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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.

JA12 MAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 115,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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JA12 MAB Mileage History

  1. 19/08/202391,199 mi
  2. 21/08/202391,200 mi+1 mi
  3. 24/07/2024102,627 mi+11,427 mi
  4. 12/08/2025115,868 mi+13,241 mi
  5. 12/08/2025115,868 mi

Average of roughly 12,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

JA12 MAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (JA12 MAB) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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