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CA12 WEP

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 WEP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe, to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underside of vehicle in a dirty condition

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,515 miles

Exhaust system insecure front sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe, to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underside of vehicle in a dirty condition

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,463 miles

Handbrake lever shroud is loose, lever functions normally.

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear silencer outer skin severely corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,463 miles

Handbrake lever shroud is loose, lever functions normally.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin severely corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated - outer skin

Fail 20 Mar 2024 116,362 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated - outer skin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,356 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 40,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,411 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 WEP is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

CA12 WEP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is CA12 WEP safe to buy?

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