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CP12 OEU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,094 mi
Last recorded152,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 OEU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 152,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Rear light unit wobbly but still secure

Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 143,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2024 133,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 123,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system coroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,787 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system coroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces, Axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces, Axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,971 miles

Engine undercover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,323 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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CP12 OEU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP12 OEU, 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 OEU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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