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B21 PEJ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 PEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 153,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 153,698 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,110 miles

Front 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 129,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,362 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

UNDERTRAY NOT SECURE

Pass 25 Mar 2021 111,756 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Fail 23 Mar 2021 111,756 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 21 Mar 2020 107,035 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,361 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE 3.3MM WEARING ON EDGE AND SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM WEARING ON EDGE AND SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,745 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Fail 25 Mar 2017 52,745 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,534 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 PEJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PEJ, 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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What year was B21 PEJ registered?

B21 PEJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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