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B22 JLE

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 JLE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,799 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,344 miles

o/s rear light lens broken not showing any white light

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,886 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 57,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 45,774 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing on the tread

Offside front seat adjuster requires attention!

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread sections delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly!

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 45,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing on the tread

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

Offside front seat adjuster requires attention!

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread sections delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly!

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,107 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 25 May 2017 40,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 23,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,572 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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B22 JLE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B22 JLE, 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 B22 JLE registered?

B22 JLE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is B22 JLE safe to buy?

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