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W4 DSM

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DSM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 90,463 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,887 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,861 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,861 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,074 miles

DASHBOARD SERVICE DUE WARNING ILLUMINATED

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,915 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,114 miles

Nail in offside 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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W4 DSM is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W4 DSM, 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 W4 DSM registered?

W4 DSM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is W4 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 DSM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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