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CB12 BAR

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB12 BAR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,070 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,366 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 74,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,282 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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CB12 BAR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CB12 BAR, 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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CB12 BAR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is CB12 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB12 BAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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