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WJ12 EKZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,150 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,074 miles

front brake discs are starting to corrode on inner surfeces

under trays are fitted to this vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,522 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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WJ12 EKZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WJ12 EKZ, 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 WJ12 EKZ registered?

WJ12 EKZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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