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VN12 MTV

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 MTV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,666 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,662 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 46,320 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 46,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,131 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 9 May 2019 39,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/f tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,542 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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VN12 MTV 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 92.3%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

VN12 MTV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is VN12 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 MTV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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