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VN62 FHR

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 FHR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,967 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread (215/45/16) yoko (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 102,960 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak/broken at joint half way (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread (215/45/16) yoko (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,602 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corroded exhaust

under tray and under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside wing mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corroded exhaust

under tray and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear box exhaust slight corroded (middle exhaust connect bracket slight corroded )

Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,240 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,268 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,143 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,745 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VN62 FHR is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 FHR, 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 VN62 FHR registered?

VN62 FHR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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