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WP61 XTS

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XTS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corrotion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 112,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,272 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,849 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,281 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 81,281 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside & offside tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,549 miles

Rear tyres. slightly mishaped

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,253 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres. slightly mishaped

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,829 miles

Front Tyres close to wear limit bars

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,183 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jan 2015 34,183 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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WP61 XTS is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP61 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

WP61 XTS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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