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WM12 FZN

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 FZN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner on limt (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 111,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner on limt (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 102,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,574 miles

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

under guards

Fail 7 Sep 2023 86,574 miles

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

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

under guards

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads getting worn....... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre splitting in treads......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads getting worn....... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,161 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv both rear tyres getting slight perishing ............. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Badly worn on inner faces .......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both front brake discs getting worn.......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv both rear tyres getting slight perishing ............. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,299 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 46,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,006 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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WM12 FZN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 WM12 FZN, 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 WM12 FZN registered?

WM12 FZN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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