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WM12 UNV

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 UNV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 101,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears loose need to remove headlamp to rectify! (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts bald to cords 215/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise wheel alignment check / adjustment!

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,433 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner section starting to split & leak!

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & leaking air ()

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,305 miles

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and low in places

offside front tyre splitting on inner side wall (near to limit in places).

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,482 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dash warning light indicates a fault in lighting system .both front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,319 miles

slight lip front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,850 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 UNV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WM12 UNV, 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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WM12 UNV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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