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CD06 BYE

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD06 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 108,600 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Emissions unable to be completed catalytic convertor not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring from dash area to rear of vehicle rubbing on seat runners and catching on accelerator pedal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main wiring from alternator resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leaking in numerous locations from the front all the way to rear, bolts snapped on manifold/turbo, weld leaking around bulkhead area. Join leaking central join area. Clamp missing off rear section. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire to protect wiring (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,394 miles

Nearside Front sun visor slightly loose

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 77,226 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 67,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,940 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 55,019 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 51,387 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CD06 BYE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CD06 BYE, 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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CD06 BYE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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