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VO62 GZM

2012 Audi A1

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,449 mi
Last recorded98,449 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 GZM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 98,449 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 98,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 95,858 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,294 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 90,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 86,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,544 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,065 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,891 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray loose

Pass 7 May 2020 68,295 miles

Offside Front top strut mount has movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2020 68,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount has movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2019 57,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2019 57,505 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2018 45,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 31,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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VO62 GZM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VO62 GZM, 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 VO62 GZM registered?

VO62 GZM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VO62 GZM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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