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WA12 HEY

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,259 mi
Last recorded73,259 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 HEY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded , nearside front inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes badly separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle exhaust sleeve corroded and part damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,518 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded in nearside wheel arch area

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords looks to have had nail/screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate, slight leak of grease

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front inner faces badly pitted and corroded, approx 1/3 of disc face effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

number plates temporary stuck over the top of none illegal plates.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,544 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,916 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,850 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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WA12 HEY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA12 HEY, 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 WA12 HEY registered?

WA12 HEY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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