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YB12 VRV

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 133,270 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 133,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 120,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped causing flat spots close to limit

Fail 2 Apr 2025 120,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped causing flat spots close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2024 109,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect stepped wear on rear tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear at lowest 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect stepped wear on rear tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepped wear at lowest 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect stepped wear on rear tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear at lowest 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect stepped wear on rear tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,896 miles

Offside Front beam pattern poor

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres mishaped on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2023 97,896 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres mishaped on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,412 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,277 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,835 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 17,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VRV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

YB12 VRV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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