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YC62 XSE

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,954 mi
Last recorded147,954 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 147,954 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 147,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 145,513 miles

N/S/R TYER SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/R TYER SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 15 Dec 2022 135,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 123,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,849 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,846 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 105,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 94,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,404 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 XSE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XSE, 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 YC62 XSE registered?

YC62 XSE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YC62 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 XSE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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