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WC09 RTZ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC09 RTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 75,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 75,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall plus deep cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 63,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 57,000 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 52,585 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 52,585 miles

Position lamp not working all when ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 45,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,364 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,091 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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WC09 RTZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 WC09 RTZ, 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 WC09 RTZ registered?

WC09 RTZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WC09 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WC09 RTZ 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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