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VKZ 8317

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 8317
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,378 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp corroded and rear silencer deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear deteriorated and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clam corroded

undetrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 83,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Aug 2020 61,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 215/40/17/87W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,736 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 22,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure more than 1 (4.1.D.1b)

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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VKZ 8317 is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKZ 8317, 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 VKZ 8317 registered?

VKZ 8317 is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VKZ 8317 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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