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WP12 YDM

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 YDM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 145,090 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 145,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 141,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 139,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,500 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 114,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 110,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to ply recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,636 miles

handbrake lever outer casing loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WP12 YDM is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WP12 YDM, 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 WP12 YDM registered?

WP12 YDM is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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