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YE62 TXM

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 TXM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,550 miles

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

under trays insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2025 117,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 110,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,090 miles

Rear brake pads getting worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached connection (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads getting worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,914 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2017 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped and corroding

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,123 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,123 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,310 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 TXM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

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

Is YE62 TXM safe to buy?

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