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VN12 OGE

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OGE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,308 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,200 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 65,406 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,904 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 32,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OGE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VN12 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

VN12 OGE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is VN12 OGE safe to buy?

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