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WJ62 YJS

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,246 mi
Last recorded107,246 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YJS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 98,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40 zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,452 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 66,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,205 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,311 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 YJS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ62 YJS, 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 WJ62 YJS registered?

WJ62 YJS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 YJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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