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WV12 WYW

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WYW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,965 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 106,965 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,878 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,073 miles

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,073 miles

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,743 miles

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 81,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,308 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing low

unable to produce emission print out due to zero reading

Pass 16 May 2017 57,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Cut on outer sidewall,advise replacement.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,927 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 WYW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

WV12 WYW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 WYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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