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WU12 VTM

2012 Audi A1

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VTM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 50,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 47,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S Front and O/S/R 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,529 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,252 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 35,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened wheel slightly mis-aligned (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 17,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,508 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 14,822 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,366 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front brake vibration

Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,233 miles

slight corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,876 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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WU12 VTM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Purple with a 1,390cc 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 WU12 VTM, 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 WU12 VTM registered?

WU12 VTM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WU12 VTM safe to buy?

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