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YA61 DMY

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 DMY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 41,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 37,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 36,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,708 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,270 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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YA61 DMY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA61 DMY, 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

How do I check the history of YA61 DMY?

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What year was YA61 DMY registered?

YA61 DMY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YA61 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA61 DMY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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