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CA12 VHX

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,478 mi
Last recorded132,478 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,478 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour BOTH sprayed black (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour BOTH (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 132,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,316 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 122,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and blistering in a couple of places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded and pealing off

Fail 10 Aug 2021 102,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and blistering in a couple of places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded and pealing off

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,456 miles

undertrays

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,565 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VHX is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

CA12 VHX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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