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VN12 RKZ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *215/45/16 90V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *215/45/16 90V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 67,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *215/45/16 90V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *215/45/16 90V* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,843 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 RKZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

VN12 RKZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 RKZ 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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