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YC12 HXD

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 HXD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,002 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,543 miles

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,153 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,059 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 48,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 41,821 miles

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

No smoke recorded at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2017 40,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 40,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is also out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly out of shape on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,043 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 HXD 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 YC12 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

YC12 HXD is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YC12 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 HXD 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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