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AV62 FMJ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

213,152 mi
Last recorded213,152 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 213,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 184,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 157,349 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Behind Upper Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Hand Brake Lever Plastic Sleeve Moving

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Front To Rear Of Vehicle And Under-Tray Is Broken

Fail 4 May 2023 157,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Behind Upper Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Hand Brake Lever Plastic Sleeve Moving

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Front To Rear Of Vehicle And Under-Tray Is Broken

Pass 10 May 2022 127,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 122,525 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,100 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 FMJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

AV62 FMJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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