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YB12 MMU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MMU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,360 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test +rear number plate poor condition ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 72,109 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 72,107 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 60,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,992 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MMU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

YB12 MMU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is YB12 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 MMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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