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YB12 MLZ

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,376 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2026 71,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 68,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,764 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,727 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 Jul 2020 50,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 50,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,071 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,655 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,865 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)

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 MLZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

YB12 MLZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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