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CA12 LPP

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LPP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,429 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 134,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside Gaiters - Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Corroding - Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim Slight Damage - Offside & Nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 126,371 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all inner wheel rims slightly kinked, especially both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake back plates corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2024 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,100 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mounting area (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,791 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning near side mirror indicator damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 81,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,646 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 61,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure not properly located at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,609 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 LPP is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LPP, 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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CA12 LPP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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