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WU12 VXH

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 50,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 46,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,028 miles

Nearside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Offside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Fail 16 Feb 2016 12,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Offside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU12 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

WU12 VXH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 VXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU12 VXH have outstanding finance?

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