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VU12 PZL

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,826 mi
Last recorded111,826 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 PZL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,826 miles

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,850 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides out of shape and worn stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 28 Nov 2022 96,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,663 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,663 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 May 2019 74,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,199 miles

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

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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VU12 PZL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VU12 PZL, 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

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What year was VU12 PZL registered?

VU12 PZL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 PZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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