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BJ62 UCL

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,060 mi
Last recorded139,060 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UCL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 139,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2025 134,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2024 125,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2023 116,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2023 116,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,319 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension beam slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,695 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 81,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,624 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ62 UCL is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ62 UCL, 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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BJ62 UCL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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