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C22 LJF

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,583 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,221 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,357 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,289 miles

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

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

backbox outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,838 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,229 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,838 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 29,205 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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C22 LJF is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 C22 LJF, 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 C22 LJF registered?

C22 LJF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is C22 LJF safe to buy?

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