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CH56 ALS

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,862 mi
Last recorded73,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,631 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,428 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 50,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,379 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,470 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,437 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,428 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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CH56 ALS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CH56 ALS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH56 ALS registered?

CH56 ALS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is CH56 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH56 ALS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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