2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · DA62 BKN
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 144,177 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 BKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 144,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (DA62 BKN) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Seat belt missing center (7.1.2 (a))”.
DA62 BKN Mileage History
- 14/06/2023117,836 mi
- 13/06/2024129,378 mi+11,542 mi
- 20/06/2024129,846 mi+468 mi
- 17/06/2025144,157 mi+14,311 mi
- 18/06/2025144,177 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 13,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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