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YB12 BFX

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,452 mi
Last recorded173,452 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 173,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 166,327 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 166,327 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 159,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,557 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,385 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 14 Sep 2020 138,791 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,951 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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YB12 BFX is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 BFX, 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 YB12 BFX registered?

YB12 BFX is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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