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WX12 ZFU

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZFU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 130,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,049 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested worn front tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 120,828 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 120,826 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to rough running of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,107 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,146 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,306 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,212 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 30 Aug 2017 62,758 miles

offside front tyre worn very low

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,269 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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WX12 ZFU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX12 ZFU, 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 WX12 ZFU registered?

WX12 ZFU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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