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Y28 CEJ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,393 mi
Last recorded85,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 CEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,393 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,393 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,193 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2023 76,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,014 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2019 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise on engine possible coolant pump

Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caused by spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise on engine possible coolant pump

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,280 miles

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,788 miles

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

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

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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Y28 CEJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y28 CEJ, 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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Y28 CEJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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