2012 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · MM12 JHE
2012 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 112,224 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM12 JHE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 112,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM12 JHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (MM12 JHE) between June 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MM12 JHE Mileage History
- 30/06/201541,798 mi
- 16/06/201655,328 mi+13,530 mi
- 12/06/201768,344 mi+13,016 mi
- 14/06/201768,345 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/201879,754 mi+11,409 mi
- 03/03/202087,637 mi+7,883 mi
- 04/03/202194,727 mi+7,090 mi
- 02/03/2022107,143 mi+12,416 mi
- 23/05/2023110,263 mi+3,120 mi
- 24/05/2023110,351 mi+88 mi
- 14/10/2024111,446 mi+1,095 mi
- 25/09/2026112,224 mi+778 mi
- 26/09/2026112,224 mi
Average of roughly 6,265 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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