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AK12 YYH

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,046 mi
Last recorded186,046 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YYH
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,046 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked deep in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 171,660 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn significantly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,018 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,909 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,510 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,684 miles

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 YYH is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AK12 YYH, 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 AK12 YYH registered?

AK12 YYH is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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