2012 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · LH62 AAX
2012 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 125,554 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH62 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 125,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LH62 AAX 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 (LH62 AAX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))”.
LH62 AAX Mileage History
- 30/10/2023101,812 mi
- 31/10/2023101,849 mi+37 mi
- 24/10/2024114,702 mi+12,853 mi
- 30/10/2024114,764 mi+62 mi
- 08/11/2025125,554 mi+10,790 mi
Average of roughly 11,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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