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AV12 YJT

2012 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,198 mi
Last recorded90,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YJT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,699 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 - Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YJT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

AV12 YJT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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