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AK62 SZU

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,628 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre sleeve joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 112,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre sleeve joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,667 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 88,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 88,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,690 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 58,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,098 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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AK62 SZU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZU, 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 AK62 SZU registered?

AK62 SZU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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