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YE12 EGJ

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,137 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 48,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,799 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,392 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,043 miles

Front wiper blades smear screen slightly.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 22,043 miles

Front wiper blades smear screen slightly.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE12 EGJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White 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 YE12 EGJ, 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 YE12 EGJ registered?

YE12 EGJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is YE12 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 EGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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