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WU12 VUJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,930 mi
Last recorded155,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 155,930 miles

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

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

Rear suspension beam is corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 155,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension beam is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edege (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edege (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 134,569 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog/stop fault (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,104 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 VUJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUJ, 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 WU12 VUJ registered?

WU12 VUJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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