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AU12 YKZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,467 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 95,467 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,011 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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AU12 YKZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AU12 YKZ, 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 AU12 YKZ registered?

AU12 YKZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AU12 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YKZ 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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