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BT12 YLZ

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 104,713 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark below minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - recommend replacing with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition and worn thin - advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the base of backbox going to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the base of backbox going to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 93,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,294 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,635 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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BT12 YLZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

BT12 YLZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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