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WK12 ZYW

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,382 mi
Last recorded149,382 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 ZYW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 149,382 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 149,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

OSF tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall - no cord visible.

OSF tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall - no cord visible.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZYW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

WK12 ZYW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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