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AV12 YJF

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,247 mi
Last recorded199,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YJF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 199,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 199,210 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Day time running lamp inop

Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,519 miles

Center exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,517 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 149,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,758 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 103,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Construction of tyre visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascots

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,863 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,638 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 YJF is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJF, 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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AV12 YJF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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