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YG12 DXA

2012 Audi Tt

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Tt54,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DXA
MakeAudi
ModelTt
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspension

general suspension bush wear

Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspension

general suspension bush wear

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 104,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,695 miles

all four tyres low tread

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,664 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Tt?

Based on 2,336,395 MOT tests across 161,515 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
161,515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,061
position lamp(s) not working 54,144
coil spring broken 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,796
Registration plate lamp not working 16,355
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YG12 DXA is a 2012 Audi Tt in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi Tt models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 54,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Tt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG12 DXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Tt typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Tt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG12 DXA registered?

YG12 DXA is a 2012 Audi Tt, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YG12 DXA safe to buy?

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