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W21 AVM

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,584 mi
Last recorded100,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 AVM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,584 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 100,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,627 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,588 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on nearside inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/scored on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/scored on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, feathered on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorating on outer skin/corroded slightly.

Fail 19 Dec 2020 59,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational direction fitted wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system weeping at flexi hose to caliper join. (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on nearside inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/scored on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/scored on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, feathered on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorating on outer skin/corroded slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,722 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 19,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 19,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,211 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 13,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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W21 AVM is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W21 AVM, 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 W21 AVM registered?

W21 AVM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is W21 AVM safe to buy?

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