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YB61 YBW

2012 Audi A1

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,094 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 44,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 39,492 miles

slight free play in handbrake lever - still holding vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,459 miles

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

slight free play in handbrake lever - still holding vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear 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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YB61 YBW is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBW, 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

How do I check the history of YB61 YBW?

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What year was YB61 YBW registered?

YB61 YBW is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is YB61 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 YBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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