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WN12 HRG

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,137 mi
Last recorded137,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 HRG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 137,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sharp object in tyre ()

nearside front seat missing handle to fold seat down

offside front sun visor holding clip broken

Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sharp object in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front seat missing handle to fold seat down

offside front sun visor holding clip broken

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,576 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front seat handle missing / broken

nearside side front tyre outer sidewall has damage

offside front sun visor damaged / broken

Fail 7 Jul 2020 99,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front seat handle missing / broken

nearside side front tyre outer sidewall has damage

offside front sun visor damaged / broken

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,746 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre bold on inside edge

passenger seat release snapped

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre bold on inside edge

passenger seat release snapped

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,076 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,075 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WN12 HRG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WN12 HRG, 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 WN12 HRG registered?

WN12 HRG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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