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W8 VHW

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 VHW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,100 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,805 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,596 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear of exhaust system corroded / minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,596 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear of exhaust system corroded / minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,571 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,182 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,085 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W8 VHW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W8 VHW, 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 W8 VHW registered?

W8 VHW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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