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AK62 CBV

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 135,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 135,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 129,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,427 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,010 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 98,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,123 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and as a nail in (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AK62 CBV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AK62 CBV, 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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AK62 CBV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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