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CA12 PJU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 PJU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 132,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 132,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,876 miles

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

under tray insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,556 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four close front two just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,552 miles

Nearside door mirror back casing missing

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Offside rear brake pads wearing low

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,959 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn down to limit

Offside rear tyre damaged slightly in of tread and wearing slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Door Mirror Houseing Damaged

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 PJU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

CA12 PJU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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