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YD12 GZP

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GZP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,174 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 101,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 93,580 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS MOST REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 80,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 71,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,955 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 31,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split to inner cords 225/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has got metal in tyre tread & perishing in tyre tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emission to low to produce print out

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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YD12 GZP is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 GZP, 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.

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What year was YD12 GZP registered?

YD12 GZP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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