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AC62 ALS

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC62 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 129,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f brakes badly heat damaged but not binding during brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid low

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

Front suspension arm bushes partially detached

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 127,512 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

The rear brake discs are very worn/corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 127,512 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Exhaust corroded

The rear brake discs are very worn/corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 125,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 125,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high - Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 122,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 119,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,230 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,035 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 6 Jul 2017 70,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,034 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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AC62 ALS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AC62 ALS, 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 AC62 ALS registered?

AC62 ALS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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