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W16 POP

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 POP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,401 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 53,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 38,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,788 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking between tread.

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking between tread.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,358 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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W16 POP is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W16 POP, 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 W16 POP registered?

W16 POP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is W16 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 POP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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