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CA61 WAU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 WAU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,653 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm perished outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 50,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,307 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,752 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,185 miles

under trays fitted

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 WAU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

CA61 WAU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is CA61 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 WAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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