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CH52 TEN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,284 mi
Last recorded140,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH52 TEN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r parking brake performance

rear suspension/subframe slightly cororded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension/subframe slightly cororded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,012 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

under tray slightly loose

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

under tray slightly loose

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,819 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp getting rusted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,164 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,003 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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CH52 TEN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CH52 TEN, 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 CH52 TEN registered?

CH52 TEN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is CH52 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH52 TEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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