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YE62 YDR

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,515 mi
Last recorded62,515 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YDR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 62,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 48,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2025 48,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 30 Jan 2024 36,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 32,990 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 30,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,322 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Fail 11 Nov 2017 25,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread A section of it is starting to fade from the right (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 21,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/45 16 90V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front child seat fitted unable to inspect

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 YDR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black 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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

YE62 YDR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YE62 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YDR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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