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AY12 YFV

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,729 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 116,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,565 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,016 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 97,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,039 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Go Out Of Shape

Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Go Out Of Shape

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,735 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,735 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 53,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,923 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,419 miles

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

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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AY12 YFV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY12 YFV, 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 AY12 YFV registered?

AY12 YFV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AY12 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 YFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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