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VU12 XUX

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,851 mi
Last recorded43,851 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 43,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,358 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,147 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,838 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 38,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 28,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,006 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 XUX is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XUX, 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 VU12 XUX?

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What year was VU12 XUX registered?

VU12 XUX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 XUX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 XUX have outstanding finance?

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