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YA12 WFJ

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 WFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,958 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,397 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 89,397 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,149 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2023 84,146 miles

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,649 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,265 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,205 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [BOTH] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,669 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,127 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner tyre scrubbed

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,368 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 WFJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA12 WFJ, 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 YA12 WFJ registered?

YA12 WFJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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