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CA12 YSB

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,903 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,662 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,847 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,395 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 23,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YSB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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