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WV12 XWB

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 88,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,666 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,947 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,121 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,571 miles

front brake discs worn

trigger point not met diesel emissions

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,403 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 51,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,977 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,210 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 XWB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWB, 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 WV12 XWB registered?

WV12 XWB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WV12 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 XWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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