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YC12 DAA

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DAA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 56,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,154 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40X17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 52,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,137 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 44,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 41,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,674 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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YC12 DAA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC12 DAA, 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 YC12 DAA registered?

YC12 DAA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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