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VN12 JDU

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,764 mi
Last recorded98,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 98,764 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 90,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 81,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,151 miles

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded and peeling.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN12 JDU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VN12 JDU, 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 VN12 JDU registered?

VN12 JDU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is VN12 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 JDU 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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