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Y90 MSJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 MSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 109,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 109,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,488 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,232 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,044 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,603 miles

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

chips in windscreen

emissions too low to read

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,115 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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Y90 MSJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 Y90 MSJ, 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 Y90 MSJ registered?

Y90 MSJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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