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AU62 YKW

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YKW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,319 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 93,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,295 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray could be more secure

Fail 8 Dec 2023 88,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray could be more secure

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,383 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs corroded/pitted

fuel cap string broken

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,121 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 27,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 27,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres close to limit x2

Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,086 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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AU62 YKW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU62 YKW, 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 AU62 YKW registered?

AU62 YKW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 September 2012.

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