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Y4 FGB

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 FGB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 101,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,308 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,598 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,818 miles

Front Bumper and under tray are damaged.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,196 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,078 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted belt not checked fully

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,229 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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Y4 FGB 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 85.7%.

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 Y4 FGB, 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 Y4 FGB registered?

Y4 FGB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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The MOT history for Y4 FGB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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