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YC62 DZO

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,630 mi
Last recorded129,630 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DZO
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Fail 19 May 2026 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 13 May 2025 120,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 22 May 2024 110,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 24 May 2023 103,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded, particularly the back box.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,803 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust centre sleeve corroded (1/2 clamps broken)

Front Front washer jets misaligned, but provides sufficient water to windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back-box corroaded

front tyres are scrubbed, tracking may need adjusting

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,757 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroaded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox is corroaded

rear tyres are stepped on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,744 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,798 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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YC62 DZO is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC62 DZO, 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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YC62 DZO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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