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YE62 RLU

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 RLU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 76,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 67,324 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 67,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 61,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 56,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 49,883 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 49,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 46,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,871 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 24,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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 RLU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE62 RLU, 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 YE62 RLU registered?

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

Is YE62 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 RLU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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