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VN12 RYP

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RYP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 122,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 111,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component fouling Steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

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

OS + NS steering rack bushes worn - customer to monitor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Vert close to minimum 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 106,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Vert close to minimum 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,889 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,788 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,796 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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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VN12 RYP is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN12 RYP, 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 VN12 RYP registered?

VN12 RYP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is VN12 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 RYP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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