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Y17 UNA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 UNA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhuast box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 63,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,233 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 48,233 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 47,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,193 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 38,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,874 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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Y17 UNA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UNA, 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 UNA registered?

Y17 UNA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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