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YD12 GUU

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,712 mi
Last recorded162,712 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GUU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 162,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 154,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 154,845 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed reinforcing wires exposed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,256 miles

Front light knock can be heard in steering internal to rack no play or movement observed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,054 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,391 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Rear seats stowed down and load in boot cannot access rear seatbelts

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,495 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 GUU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GUU, 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 YD12 GUU registered?

YD12 GUU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YD12 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 GUU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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