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AO62 AAZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 109,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

“Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components”.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. headlamp not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

“Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components”.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,863 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 103,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,398 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 82,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2021 72,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Slightly damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,767 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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AO62 AAZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AO62 AAZ, 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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AO62 AAZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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