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AY62 FVW

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,427 mi
Last recorded43,427 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 43,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil level switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 40,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split. (215/40R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 36,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 36,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,499 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 31,458 miles

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

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 29,513 miles

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,692 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 24,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meet the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 22,168 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 22,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 18,400 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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AY62 FVW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY62 FVW, 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 AY62 FVW registered?

AY62 FVW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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