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AF62 VTY

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,541 mi
Last recorded123,541 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VTY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,929 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 126,135 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,306 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,812 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AF62 VTY is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF62 VTY, 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 AF62 VTY registered?

AF62 VTY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AF62 VTY safe to buy?

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