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YB12 MLO

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,923 mi
Last recorded193,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 193,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 186,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 186,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 179,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 169,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 165,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 155,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,839 miles

Offside Front Fog light bulb not working.

Pass 25 May 2016 73,784 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

front brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded on surface edge

rear brake pads slightly wearing low on surface

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MLO is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YB12 MLO, 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 YB12 MLO registered?

YB12 MLO is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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