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YC62 CJJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 68,652 miles

Engine noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,118 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 64,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2023 59,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,677 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2020 47,712 miles

Rear Exhaust casing damaged.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,263 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 39,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,220 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,353 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,691 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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YC62 CJJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC62 CJJ, 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 YC62 CJJ registered?

YC62 CJJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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