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WR12 AEJ

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 AEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer C.V Boot leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 104,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides. O/S ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides. O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Washers only just provide enough water

Fail 28 Sep 2022 92,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Washers only just provide enough water

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3,000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,210 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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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WR12 AEJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR12 AEJ, 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 WR12 AEJ registered?

WR12 AEJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WR12 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 AEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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