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CV12 RBU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,821 mi
Last recorded80,821 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,821 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,579 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Uneven Wear / Shape Inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,128 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 25,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,193 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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CV12 RBU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV12 RBU, 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 CV12 RBU registered?

CV12 RBU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is CV12 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 RBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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