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AO12 WUV

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WUV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,545 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 110,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,789 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 105,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,110 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,930 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 79,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,132 miles

Engine management light on. Coil light flashing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,301 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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AO12 WUV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 WUV, 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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What year was AO12 WUV registered?

AO12 WUV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AO12 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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