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AV62 BMZ

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,627 mi
Last recorded116,627 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 BMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 116,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,838 miles

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))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2024 104,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At sleeved joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust sleeve joint clamps deteriorated, no longer clamping exhaust

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,747 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 BMZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMZ, 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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AV62 BMZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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