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YB12 TXA

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TXA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 134,024 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,089 miles

Front brake discs worn/rusty on the inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished, cords not exposed but would recommend tyre is replaced

Fail 5 Feb 2025 109,991 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs worn/rusty on the inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished, cords not exposed but would recommend tyre is replaced

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,495 miles

o/s/r tyre worn/perished on the inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on the inner sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2023 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on the inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 90,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres cracked on the inner sidewalls

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF INNER DISCS WORN AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF INNER DISCS WORN AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of being over heated

service due indicator on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,701 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in inner sidewall and is worn close to legal limit (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,827 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 TXA is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

YB12 TXA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is YB12 TXA safe to buy?

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