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YE62 TXW

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,793 mi
Last recorded94,793 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 TXW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBORN REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 88,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,467 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,333 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on dash board

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

Nearside Rear microwave on the rear seat so seat belt could not be checked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,032 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread blocks

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Door dented

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,706 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 TXW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

YE62 TXW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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