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BF62 RYJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,828 mi
Last recorded92,828 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 RYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,828 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 87,242 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2025 87,242 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 80,530 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 26 May 2023 70,181 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 70,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 61,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,231 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,231 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of damage to outer wall

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of damage to outer wall

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,873 miles

osf tyre punctured

Fail 15 Aug 2016 29,848 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear. (6.3.4a)

osf tyre punctured

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,466 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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BF62 RYJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BF62 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 RYJ registered?

BF62 RYJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 RYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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