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VU62 OBC

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,528 mi
Last recorded18,528 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OBC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 17,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 15,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 15,688 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 15,114 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,407 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 11,848 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 10,352 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,868 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,457 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

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 OBC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OBC, 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 VU62 OBC registered?

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

Is VU62 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 OBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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