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WV62 BMU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,348 mi
Last recorded141,348 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 BMU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,348 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 141,346 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,416 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,139 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen wash aim slightly low ,however does hit windscreen..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen wash aim slightly low ,however does hit windscreen..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,345 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,578 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result ;PASS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,903 miles

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

Fail 17 Nov 2015 37,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

no emissions printout engine wont reach maximum rpm

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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WV62 BMU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV62 BMU, 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 WV62 BMU registered?

WV62 BMU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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