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Y28 TRE

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 TRE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,798 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 120,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 115,901 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 112,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 108,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 106,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,881 miles

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

No emmisions printout due to vehicle being a low emmisions diesel

O/S/R tyre has cut in wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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Y28 TRE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y28 TRE, 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 Y28 TRE registered?

Y28 TRE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is Y28 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 TRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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