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WV12 HYC

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HYC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 150,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,177 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,768 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 3mm bald on inner with the inner shoulder splitting open 205/40R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and bald on the inner edge 205/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,611 miles

Nearside Front plastic floor cover damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 61,611 miles

Nearside Front plastic floor cover damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 53,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also very out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2015 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,188 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 HYC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver 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 WV12 HYC, 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

How do I check the history of WV12 HYC?

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What year was WV12 HYC registered?

WV12 HYC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is WV12 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 HYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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