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YC62 ECV

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 110,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 110,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 101,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,408 miles

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

under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 7 Jun 2019 60,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,825 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 17,392 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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YC62 ECV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC62 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

YC62 ECV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YC62 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 ECV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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