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VO12 WDG

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WDG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,728 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the centre of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,939 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 77,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,653 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs heavily rust pitted on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in centre screen and swept areas. Not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper OSF sunvisor clip broken but secured in upright postion. Not affecting view of the road

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs heavily rust pitted on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate de laminating (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WDG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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