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CA12 WCE

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 WCE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,041 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 99,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light additional central brake light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded, shield damage likely to cause road issue, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt or seat not up right, ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,051 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear box corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2023 87,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 81,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall..... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,419 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,034 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin has started to become corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 53,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 43,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,629 miles

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

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

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 WCE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

CA12 WCE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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