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YC62 EBZ

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 EBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 71,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre 3mm and split on inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 65,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 60,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,612 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,469 miles

offside rear tyre outer shape and near legal limit inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2020 49,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall and is wearing near limit

offside rear tyre outer shape and near legal limit inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to go outer shape

Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,413 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 37,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear starting to go outer shape

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,416 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,006 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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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YC62 EBZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC62 EBZ, 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 YC62 EBZ registered?

YC62 EBZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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