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WL62 CLX

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 CLX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,793 miles

damage to offside rear light lenz

light corrosion around offside rear brake pipe

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box Outer skin corroded/breaking up

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to offside rear light lenz

light corrosion around offside rear brake pipe

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box Outer skin corroded/breaking up

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,603 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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WL62 CLX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WL62 CLX, 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 WL62 CLX registered?

WL62 CLX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is WL62 CLX safe to buy?

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