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Y90 EES

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 EES
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 92,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,102 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s disks corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 65,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,174 miles

emission to clean to test

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,800 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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Y90 EES 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 85.7%.

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 Y90 EES, 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 Y90 EES registered?

Y90 EES is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is Y90 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 EES shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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