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BT12 YLV

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,887 mi
Last recorded116,887 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 116,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 116,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 106,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 95,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 80,100 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage due to being driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 80,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage due to being driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall, evidence of tyre being driven on whilst deflated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner 4 mm approx. (Discs lipped/worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner 4 mm approx. (Discs lipped/worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YLV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT12 YLV, 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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BT12 YLV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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