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YA12 HBF

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HBF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,327 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,530 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,623 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail present

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 18,054 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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YA12 HBF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA12 HBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 HBF registered?

YA12 HBF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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