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BT12 YJR

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,564 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint [ slight splitting by inner retaining clip] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight noise from upper strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall slight damage /cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs have wear [outer faces]

rear exhaust box general corrosion to outer skin

Pass 24 Jun 2023 79,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box / general corrosion to outer skin

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,883 miles

o/s rear inner brake pad 3mm to 3.5mm

front brake discs have general wear

slight clonking noise from o/s front brake pads [safe and secure]

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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BT12 YJR is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT12 YJR, 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 BT12 YJR registered?

BT12 YJR is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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