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BJ62 YGW

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,640 mi
Last recorded121,640 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle emissions too clean for test ( unable to obtain emissions print out )

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,748 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,675 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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BJ62 YGW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ62 YGW, 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 BJ62 YGW registered?

BJ62 YGW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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