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AV62 BAO

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,288 mi
Last recorded25,288 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 25,288 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 23,805 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 21,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 17,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,318 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 14,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords at tread pattern in 2 places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 11,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,659 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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AV62 BAO is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc 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 AV62 BAO, 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 AV62 BAO registered?

AV62 BAO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AV62 BAO safe to buy?

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