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Y17 GEP

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,342 mi
Last recorded120,342 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 GEP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,342 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,175 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,801 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,596 miles

exhaust (back box) outer skin corroded/peeling

Fail 19 Feb 2021 66,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust (back box) outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,930 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,929 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,506 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,557 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 31,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades are smearing the screen

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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Y17 GEP is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 Y17 GEP, 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 Y17 GEP registered?

Y17 GEP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for Y17 GEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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