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W31 GGN

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 GGN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,431 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 109,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35 zr18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,006 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits poss misfire? (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits poss misfire? (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split 225 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,135 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside & nearside rear most wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,400 miles

under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W31 GGN 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 86.7%.

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 W31 GGN, 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 W31 GGN registered?

W31 GGN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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