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YD62 FAM

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,761 mi
Last recorded127,761 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 127,761 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 127,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 110,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 96,810 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,318 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside washer inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,218 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,561 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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YD62 FAM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD62 FAM, 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 YD62 FAM registered?

YD62 FAM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YD62 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 FAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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