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VU62 KBJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,300 mi
Last recorded88,300 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 KBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 88,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 58,537 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES. PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 215/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES, PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 215/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 215/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 43,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU62 KBJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VU62 KBJ, 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 VU62 KBJ registered?

VU62 KBJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VU62 KBJ safe to buy?

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