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Y3 GGC

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 GGC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,566 miles

osr tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

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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Y3 GGC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y3 GGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 GGC registered?

Y3 GGC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is Y3 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 GGC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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