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WJ62 YKG

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,266 mi
Last recorded72,266 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YKG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to separate and de-bond/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 72,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to separate and de-bond/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes starting to separate and de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads look approx. 70%-75% worn

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 42,230 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 42,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,381 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,958 miles

underside covers 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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WJ62 YKG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

WJ62 YKG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is WJ62 YKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 YKG 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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