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AY62 VBM

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower door damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,584 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam disconnected.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,584 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam disconnected.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,952 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 55,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high can not be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 39,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 39,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 VBM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY62 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

AY62 VBM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AY62 VBM safe to buy?

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