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BL12 YST

2012 Audi A1

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YST
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,575 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and partially insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs backplates are corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 15 Aug 2025 84,572 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall areas (2253518) date stamped 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has severe damage to outer sidewall areas (2253518) recommend to replace

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and partially insecure

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated inbetween tread areas and date stamped 2020 (2253518) recommend to replace

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing to bald on inner tread areas (2253518) recommend to replace

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on inner tread areas 2253518 / date stamped 2018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs backplates are corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,541 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 16 Aug 2022 68,365 miles

Offside Rear spring seat corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear spring seat corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,631 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 64,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,879 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 51,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has deep cracks on outer sidewall

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,399 miles

Engine covers and front to rear under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and front to rear under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,754 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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BL12 YST is a 2012 Audi A1 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL12 YST, 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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BL12 YST is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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