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WJ62 VLT

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VLT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 95,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,054 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes split from bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear shock absorber leaking but not to excess

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,237 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 51,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 51,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,566 miles

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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WJ62 VLT is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 WJ62 VLT, 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 WJ62 VLT registered?

WJ62 VLT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 VLT 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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