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VO12 XPU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Inner and Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,024 miles

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 43,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow on emissions

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 XPU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO12 XPU, 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

How do I check the history of VO12 XPU?

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What year was VO12 XPU registered?

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

Is VO12 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 XPU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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