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WV12 LAA

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 LAA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,451 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,496 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))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,971 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))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear seat backs and belts unable to be checked

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Rear seat backs and belts unable to be checked

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,254 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,214 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 36,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,735 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,880 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 LAA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

WV12 LAA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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