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YB12 USC

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,007 mi
Last recorded114,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 USC
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2023 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 78,405 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,617 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,558 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 26 Jan 2019 57,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,958 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,082 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 USC is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

Is YB12 USC safe to buy?

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