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WU12 VXN

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,335 mi
Last recorded26,335 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VXN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 26,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 25,716 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,836 miles

noise from n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 9 Mar 2023 23,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 22,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 20,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 16,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,772 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 VXN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

Is WU12 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 VXN 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 VXN have outstanding finance?

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