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WJ12 HSV

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,482 mi
Last recorded118,482 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HSV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 118,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has worn close to limit of 1.6 tyre is on about 3mm o/s/r tyre is also starting to get close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

the bonnet was difficult to open due to the bonnet safety catch not releasing easily

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

handbrake lever handle cover insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight visible distortion inner edge of tyre

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

visible corrosion present to both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,477 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 HSV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HSV, 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 WJ12 HSV registered?

WJ12 HSV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WJ12 HSV safe to buy?

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