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YE12 SZU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,453 mi
Last recorded26,453 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 22,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 20,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,886 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 7,450 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc 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 YE12 SZU, 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

How do I check the history of YE12 SZU?

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What year was YE12 SZU registered?

YE12 SZU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YE12 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 SZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE12 SZU have outstanding finance?

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