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CP12 GCO

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,877 mi
Last recorded71,877 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 GCO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,877 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,259 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 57,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 51,510 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 45,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Pass 17 May 2016 26,883 miles

NSR tyre inner edge is full of flatspots.

Pass 22 May 2015 20,683 miles

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

OSF tyre has a cut on the tread pattern deep enough to reach cords but no greater than 25mm

o/s/f tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 22 May 2015 20,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

OSF tyre has a cut on the tread pattern deep enough to reach cords but no greater than 25mm

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 GCO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GCO, 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 CP12 GCO registered?

CP12 GCO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is CP12 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 GCO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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