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YE62 YCU

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YCU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 84,313 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 84,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,011 miles

Exhaust tail silencer outer skin starting to separate

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Reverse lamp dim

Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,753 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust tail silencer outer skin starting to separate

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Reverse lamp dim

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 55,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,707 miles

Offside Front tie rod bent

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,915 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,915 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YCU is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

YE62 YCU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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