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B4 PLJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,933 mi
Last recorded32,933 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,068 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 20,803 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,408 miles

Coolant on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B4 PLJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 PLJ, 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 B4 PLJ registered?

B4 PLJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is B4 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 PLJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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