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YB61 KJZ

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,924 mi
Last recorded55,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 KJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

rear exhaust box casing burst

Fail 22 Jan 2026 55,922 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

rear exhaust box casing burst

Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,132 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 53,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,055 miles

Bulb warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,055 miles

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

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

Bulb warning lamp on

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,353 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure brackets or clamps brocken at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible marked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,859 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,139 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 38,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,269 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and burst

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,294 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear box split

Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,103 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,825 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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YB61 KJZ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB61 KJZ, 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 YB61 KJZ registered?

YB61 KJZ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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