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WK62 UPZ

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 62,301 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,335 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,989 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes on steering rack( in the clips) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very slight perishing/cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 51,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes on steering rack( in the clips) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very slight perishing/cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,665 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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WK62 UPZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK62 UPZ, 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 WK62 UPZ registered?

WK62 UPZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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