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WR61 VJL

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,080 mi
Last recorded58,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 VJL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 58,080 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,996 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 45,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,724 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 40,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,337 miles

o/s rear tyre 3mm 215/45/16

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Dec 2017 32,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,415 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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WR61 VJL 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 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 WR61 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR61 VJL registered?

WR61 VJL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 January 2012.

Is WR61 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 VJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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