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YD12 ELJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 ELJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,705 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 108,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,188 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,653 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face moderately corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner and outer face corroded near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,266 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,368 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,578 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,930 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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YD12 ELJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red 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 YD12 ELJ, 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 YD12 ELJ registered?

YD12 ELJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YD12 ELJ safe to buy?

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