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WU62 UVJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,408 mi
Last recorded140,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 UVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 140,408 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 140,408 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 133,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,022 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,022 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,675 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 121,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UVJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WU62 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

WU62 UVJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is WU62 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 UVJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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