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CV12 USN

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 USN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside very worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm across tread worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box very corrode on outer skin

Fail 8 Aug 2025 131,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure al around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside very worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside tyre worn bald on inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm across tread worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box very corrode on outer skin

Pass 17 Aug 2024 120,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,541 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure front and rear tube clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

oil level very low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,935 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 10 Aug 2020 84,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,128 miles

Both front tyres wearing out of shape on outer edges

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing out of shape on outer edges

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front no plate and grille (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front no plate and grille (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,248 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit

O/S/R Outer position lamp not working

O/S/R Outer stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,555 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 USN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 USN, 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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CV12 USN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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