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VN62 HDZ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 93,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,303 miles

Brake disk backing plates corroded osf and nsf

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2021 62,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,642 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 47,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 43,739 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 43,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,084 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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VN62 HDZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

VN62 HDZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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