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WV12 DZY

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 DZY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 119,154 miles

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

Nearside Front arch liner is damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a slice in the side wall but not deep enough to expose threads

Fail 15 Dec 2023 107,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a slice in the side wall but not deep enough to expose threads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly warn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 90,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,001 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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WV12 DZY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV12 DZY, 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 WV12 DZY registered?

WV12 DZY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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