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A28 CVE

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 CVE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 103,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 103,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,222 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,040 miles

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

engine covers /under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,120 miles

unable to carry out diesel emission test [will not rev up while stationary] d s m will not read

under trays /engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,718 miles

under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,708 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

initial radial runout on near-side rear tyre

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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A28 CVE is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A28 CVE, 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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A28 CVE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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