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AK62 VNW

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VNW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 No visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,618 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 65,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mount slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,820 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2022 58,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2021 53,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck front pads in a few months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 44,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,865 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 VNW is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 2,000cc 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 AK62 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 VNW registered?

AK62 VNW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AK62 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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