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YD62 PDY

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,130 mi
Last recorded146,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 PDY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 146,130 miles

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))

back exhaust box corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 113,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,130 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,614 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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YD62 PDY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD62 PDY, 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 YD62 PDY registered?

YD62 PDY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YD62 PDY safe to buy?

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