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VO12 ZCV

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,607 miles

Backbox outer casing deteriorated

Both rear tyre inside edges feathered

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 98,607 miles

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

Backbox outer casing deteriorated

Both rear tyre inside edges feathered

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,752 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner grooves (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner grooves (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner grooves (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 ZCV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZCV, 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 VO12 ZCV registered?

VO12 ZCV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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