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WG62 GLJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,665 mi
Last recorded80,665 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 GLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,396 miles

rear pads low

Fail 21 Jan 2020 55,396 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 44,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 44,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,914 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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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WG62 GLJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WG62 GLJ, 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

How do I check the history of WG62 GLJ?

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What year was WG62 GLJ registered?

WG62 GLJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is WG62 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 GLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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