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AK62 UAT

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UAT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 123,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,567 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing On Outer Edge. ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing On Outer Edge. ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming adrift from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 90,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming adrift from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,337 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 68,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,273 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 67,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Dec 2017 67,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 66,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,040 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 53,030 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,202 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 UAT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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