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YD61 FRC

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,403 miles

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2023 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 76,525 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 76,525 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,093 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,152 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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YD61 FRC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD61 FRC, 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 YD61 FRC registered?

YD61 FRC is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is YD61 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 FRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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