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BN62 YGY

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 YGY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,197 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,244 miles

Nearside Front washer jet misaligned but still get fluid on screen

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,531 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 82,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 25,495 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

hand brake has excessive reserve travel

item removed from center mirror prior to test

nearside front Tyre wearing low close to legal limit

nearside rear Tyre has a nail on center surface

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN62 YGY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN62 YGY, 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 BN62 YGY registered?

BN62 YGY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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