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VO12 YCY

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,395 mi
Last recorded121,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YCY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 121,395 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 121,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,968 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside screen wash poor

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 96,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,777 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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VO12 YCY is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO12 YCY, 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 VO12 YCY registered?

VO12 YCY is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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