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YB61 RCV

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,984 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin slight deteriorated

Rear underside of vehicle been underbody sealed

Fail 19 Feb 2025 73,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,623 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 64,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 57,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 49,850 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 41,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,681 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,868 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 RCV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB61 RCV, 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 YB61 RCV registered?

YB61 RCV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YB61 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 RCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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