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AK62 UPD

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UPD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,643 miles

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front wheel outer rim kerb damage

Nearside Rear Outer side light bulb not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low (at 3mm)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

item hanging from interior mirror

nearside front tyre wearing low, WORN at outer edge & outer wall damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

water pipes (by sump) corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2025 145,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

small stone chips in windscreen

water pipes (by sump) corroding

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front wheel outer rim kerb damage

Nearside Rear Outer side light bulb not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low (at 3mm)

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 wearing low

item hanging from interior mirror

nearside front tyre wearing low, WORN at outer edge & outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 135,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front outer tyre side wall badly damaged

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 135,845 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 123,918 miles

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

Rear Silencer outer skin slight deterioration

Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 111,322 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 108,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2015 61,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,309 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

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 UPD is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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