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AV62 WMZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,700 mi
Last recorded134,700 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 WMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 116,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 106,009 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,361 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 61,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,066 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,068 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 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

AV62 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AV62 WMZ safe to buy?

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