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AV12 LYS

2012 Audi A1

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,989 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 78,987 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,043 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 47,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,802 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,169 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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AV12 LYS is a 2012 Audi A1 in Silver with a 1,197cc 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 AV12 LYS, 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 AV12 LYS registered?

AV12 LYS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AV12 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LYS 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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