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CA61 KGU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,223 mi
Last recorded109,223 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 KGU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

possible intermittent fault offside rear fog lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,239 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,897 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

nearside front tyre low tread

rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,185 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,541 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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CA61 KGU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CA61 KGU, 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 CA61 KGU registered?

CA61 KGU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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