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VU62 VRR

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,923 mi
Last recorded130,923 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VRR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 130,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 130,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,929 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 122,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,930 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,412 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,862 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,862 miles

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

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,119 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,718 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,061 miles

Nearside Front Has cuts in side-wall but not to chords

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 VRR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VU62 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU62 VRR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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