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WL61 FFS

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,328 mi
Last recorded100,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 FFS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,328 miles

Handbrake cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded and outer layer peeling

Fail 5 Jun 2026 100,328 miles

Handbrake cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded and outer layer peeling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,657 miles

Handbrake handle cover loose

Rear Exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,464 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust box corrosion outer layer peeling

Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,869 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 33,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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WL61 FFS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL61 FFS, 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 WL61 FFS registered?

WL61 FFS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is WL61 FFS safe to buy?

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