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Y21 GEA

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GEA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,610 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,540 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 51,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 40,790 miles

damage to nearside front tyre

damage to offside front tyre

engine cover fitted

nearside washer jet poorly aligned

offside rear tyre inner sidewall *SPLITTING*

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,556 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y21 GEA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y21 GEA, 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 Y21 GEA registered?

Y21 GEA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is Y21 GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 GEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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