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BK62 YMS

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YMS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 120,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint noisy (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Brakes burnt

O/S/F Wheel Bearing not checked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,298 miles

both rear tyres stepping in tread area

Fail 6 Apr 2023 112,297 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping in tread area

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,629 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,623 miles

N/S/R Wheel rim flat spotted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,935 miles

Rear exhaust section deterioated

Service light on

Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust section deterioated

Service light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smear

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,655 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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BK62 YMS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK62 YMS, 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 BK62 YMS registered?

BK62 YMS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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