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AU62 YLP

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,337 mi
Last recorded77,337 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YLP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,037 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 76,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,108 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 rear and osf cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 rear and osf cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer delaminating

service due warning on

undertray and floor shields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,696 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,901 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,359 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,006 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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 YLP 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 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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

AU62 YLP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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