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VO12 PUF

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 PUF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded peeling

Fail 7 Jan 2026 117,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded peeling

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,832 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 89,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 84,550 miles

Engine breather valve broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,804 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,804 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure join area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,821 miles

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

Offside 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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VO12 PUF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO12 PUF, 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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VO12 PUF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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