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WK12 WFT

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 WFT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 129,436 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 129,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake effiency standards only just met

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 11 Feb 2025 121,168 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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 121,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

anti skid light on

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 94,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb Not in Carrier (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,271 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 Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,271 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 Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalanced by 26% Limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,311 miles

small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,898 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,039 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,039 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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WK12 WFT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK12 WFT, 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 WK12 WFT registered?

WK12 WFT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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