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W555 TLC

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 TLC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,485 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have multiple cuts on tyre sidewall, not deep enough to expose metal ply's or cord's. Strongly advise to replace. 215/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,453 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 33,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge 215/40/17

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge 215/40/17

Fail 21 Mar 2017 25,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge 215/40/17

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge 215/40/17

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,373 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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W555 TLC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W555 TLC, 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 W555 TLC registered?

W555 TLC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is W555 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 TLC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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