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WK12 YKF

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,481 mi
Last recorded184,481 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YKF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 184,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 172,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 160,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit on inner edge 215/40r17 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 160,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit on inner edge 215/40r17 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 215/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,164 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 126,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 LED (1.2.1b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 LED (1.2.1b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

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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WK12 YKF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK12 YKF, 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 WK12 YKF registered?

WK12 YKF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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