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A14 YSW

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YSW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 77,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 70,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 57,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,036 miles

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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A14 YSW is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 YSW, 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 A14 YSW registered?

A14 YSW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is A14 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 YSW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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