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B5 CLU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,940 mi
Last recorded39,940 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CLU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded and heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,118 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 36,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer case (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,156 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,004 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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B5 CLU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B5 CLU, 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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B5 CLU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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