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AV62 SMO

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,493 mi
Last recorded196,493 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 196,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 194,307 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper needs replacing very soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 183,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 183,507 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,114 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 169,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17/w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17/w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,703 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,921 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SMO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

AV62 SMO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AV62 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 SMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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