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CP12 OEX

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 OEX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 117,038 miles

Front CAT downpipe is holed and blowing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear level sensor is seized at joints

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroded , insecure and rattling

Fail 5 Jun 2026 117,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front CAT downpipe is holed and blowing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear level sensor is seized at joints

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroded , insecure and rattling

Pass 20 Jun 2025 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen stone chipped and cracked in black border (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroded and coming away from silencer body

Fail 12 Jun 2025 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc outer face corroded and flaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen stone chipped and cracked in black border (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroded and coming away from silencer body

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing is noisy in operation.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroding , flaking and wearing unevenly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroding.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 102,450 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs inner faces are excessively worn , corroding and wearing unevenly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake performance is fluctuating due to excessive corrosion. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Middle exhaust clamp is almost corroded through.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing is noisy in operation.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroding , flaking and wearing unevenly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer sheath is corroding.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 95,113 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing flat spots

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face is corroding with uneven wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount bearing is showing signs of starting to seize.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres are wearing flat spots

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face is corroding with uneven wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount bearing is showing signs of starting to seize.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 87,917 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))

Offside Front brake discs inner surface slightly corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2022 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake discs inner surface slightly corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,704 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 79,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,168 miles

OSR tyre full of flat spots.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flatspots below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail strut top bearing is seizing and noisy in operation. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre full of flat spots.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,736 miles

Front brake discs inner faces are corroded and pitted.

NSF strut top mount is noisy in operation.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSR disc is corroded and pitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,133 miles

Rear discs are starting to corrode inner and outer faces.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs are starting to corrode inner and outer faces.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,622 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 OEX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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