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CA12 AZU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 AZU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 115,678 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 115,667 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,128 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Nearside bonnet catch not fully securing bonnet (Offside locks bonnet down) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between inner and outer tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (0.9mm to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly grooved inner and outer sidewalls (driven on flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,007 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,400 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front wing mirror

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front wing mirror

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front/rear brake discs s/corosion to inner face

rear exhaust s/deteration

Fail 1 Feb 2019 43,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front/rear brake discs s/corosion to inner face

rear exhaust s/deteration

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 34,310 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,688 miles

both front tyres low tread

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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CA12 AZU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CA12 AZU, 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 CA12 AZU registered?

CA12 AZU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is CA12 AZU safe to buy?

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