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WR62 LYA

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 99,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,142 miles

Coil spring corroded Both o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to inner sidewall around circumference of tyre-strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread-strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes heavily unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,794 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 95,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,397 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,034 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on treads

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 62,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR62 LYA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WR62 LYA, 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 WR62 LYA registered?

WR62 LYA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is WR62 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 LYA 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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