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VU12 XUD

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 XUD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 105,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 100,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin coroded not leaking gasses

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,061 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,220 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,152 miles

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 XUD is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 VU12 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

VU12 XUD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 XUD safe to buy?

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