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A22 KJR

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 KJR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,821 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,593 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND LOOSE

Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,831 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND LOOSE

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,644 miles

Coolant leak on engine - keep under observation /attention ASAP

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,036 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,911 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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A22 KJR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 KJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A22 KJR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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