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WR12 LYG

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,727 mi
Last recorded112,727 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 LYG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,727 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 97,933 miles

Central Lower center exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 89,657 miles

Central Lower Center Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Dec 2022 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 76,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,121 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded and splitting.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has slight condensation inside lens.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,619 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,194 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 37,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 28,531 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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WR12 LYG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR12 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

WR12 LYG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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