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YC12 XJA

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,705 mi
Last recorded25,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 XJA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 25,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,745 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 19,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 19,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 17,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,450 miles

Rim protectors on ALL tyres damaged

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 11,449 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rim protectors on ALL tyres damaged

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre rim protector damage

Offside Front Tyre rim protector damage

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre rim protector damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body 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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YC12 XJA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJA, 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 YC12 XJA registered?

YC12 XJA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 XJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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