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BT62 KUO

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,607 mi
Last recorded198,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 KUO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 198,607 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 198,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 168,895 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 168,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 149,641 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 149,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,375 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 67,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 67,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,377 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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BT62 KUO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT62 KUO, 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 BT62 KUO registered?

BT62 KUO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BT62 KUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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