2012 Audi A1 2.0L Diesel · W15 LAJ
2012 Audi A1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 124,240 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W15 LAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 124,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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W15 LAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (W15 LAJ) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
W15 LAJ Mileage History
- 20/12/202192,697 mi
- 20/12/2022101,297 mi+8,600 mi
- 19/12/2023109,733 mi+8,436 mi
- 17/12/2024116,668 mi+6,935 mi
- 16/12/2025124,240 mi+7,572 mi
Average of roughly 7,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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