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CA12 GYB

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GYB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,276 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 79,276 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,726 miles

osr centre side light out

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,383 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,410 miles

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

emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,190 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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CA12 GYB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 CA12 GYB, 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 CA12 GYB registered?

CA12 GYB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CA12 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 GYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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