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WL12 MFF

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,958 mi
Last recorded43,958 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 MFF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 43,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 30,199 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 30,198 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 29,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 28,858 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 28,367 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly but not excessive.

Rear axle corroded and thin around mounts for bushes

Fail 18 May 2021 28,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly but not excessive.

Rear axle corroded and thin around mounts for bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 27,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 26,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

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

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 26 May 2016 21,796 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 21,796 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,424 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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WL12 MFF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL12 MFF, 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 WL12 MFF registered?

WL12 MFF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is WL12 MFF safe to buy?

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