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AK12 YYB

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,997 mi
Last recorded40,997 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YYB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,468 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,336 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 31,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 25,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 21,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 16,704 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres are perishing.

Pass 20 May 2016 12,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AK12 YYB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK12 YYB, 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 AK12 YYB?

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What year was AK12 YYB registered?

AK12 YYB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AK12 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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