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YD12 GZC

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GZC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,786 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 26 Apr 2024 111,786 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limits & smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limits & smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre small cuts in inside sidewall!

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,238 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,975 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,782 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,870 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged (cut)

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 GZC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue 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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

YD12 GZC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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