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CT12 HVR

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HVR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,257 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,307 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,148 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,700 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 84,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2020 72,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated / missing

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,881 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 26 Jul 2017 49,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,564 miles

BSF brake disc surfaces slightly pitted/ scored at outer edges

BSF tyres getting quite worn (3mm)

BSR tyres close to limit in places (2mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,927 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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CT12 HVR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT12 HVR, 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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CT12 HVR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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