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AV12 JYB

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JYB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 92,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 87,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,924 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,339 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,596 miles

both wipers slight smear

emissions too clean to read

front discs inner faces edges corroded

front pads wearing low (inners)

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2017 34,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 26,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,515 miles

offside front tyre perishing and cracking on inside sidewall

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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AV12 JYB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV12 JYB, 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 AV12 JYB registered?

AV12 JYB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AV12 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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