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YB12 VPZ

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,024 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 98,022 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 94,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 91,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 88,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VPZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

YB12 VPZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YB12 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 VPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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