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VN12 RKF

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,515 mi
Last recorded61,515 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RKF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,515 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 59,967 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe on filter, rodent damage (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,950 miles

both rear tyres perished on inside shoulders 205/55/15

general corrosion to rear axle

Fail 15 Feb 2024 58,950 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on inside shoulders 205/55/15

general corrosion to rear axle

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,793 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge slight flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 51,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,415 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 36,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,419 miles

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

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 RKF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKF, 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 VN12 RKF registered?

VN12 RKF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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