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CP12 CFL

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CFL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ;'axle' (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ;'axle' (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,606 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'axle' and lower spring cups. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,141 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,486 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve/claps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,486 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve/claps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,764 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 53,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,799 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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CP12 CFL is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP12 CFL, 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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CP12 CFL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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