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VN62 HCG

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,335 mi
Last recorded185,335 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 185,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 175,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2024 175,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2023 162,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in centre of tyre repairable ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 148,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,891 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

undertray fitted

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 HCG is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN62 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN62 HCG registered?

VN62 HCG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for VN62 HCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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