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B21 CLT

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 CLT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 85,394 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 76,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,717 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Also sidelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Front discs lipped, worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,933 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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B21 CLT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B21 CLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B21 CLT registered?

B21 CLT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is B21 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 CLT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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