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WP61 VRL

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 115,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 105,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,122 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 18,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WP61 VRL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP61 VRL, 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 WP61 VRL registered?

WP61 VRL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is WP61 VRL safe to buy?

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