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WU62 UUW

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 UUW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,139 miles

Rear heat shield loose

engine has a slight misfire not affecting emissions

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,974 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,159 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

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

Offside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,488 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3m

Offside Rear tyre on 3m

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some components

item removed from view prior to test

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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WU62 UUW is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WU62 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU62 UUW registered?

WU62 UUW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is WU62 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 UUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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