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YE62 GKJ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,682 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 26,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,080 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 15,080 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,034 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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YE62 GKJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 YE62 GKJ, 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 YE62 GKJ registered?

YE62 GKJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is YE62 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 GKJ 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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