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Y111 OLS

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,231 mi
Last recorded138,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 OLS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 135,513 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 135,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,592 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,592 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2023 125,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,483 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,068 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2019 104,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,806 miles

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)

emissions too low to be detected by analyser

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,066 miles

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

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

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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Y111 OLS is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y111 OLS, 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 Y111 OLS registered?

Y111 OLS is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for Y111 OLS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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