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CV12 YTU

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,862 mi
Last recorded69,862 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YTU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,862 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,862 miles

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

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,794 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,794 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 52,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 21,657 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,252 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,135 miles

Nearside Front nail in centre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,410 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 YTU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 CV12 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

CV12 YTU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is CV12 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 YTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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