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YC12 AVV

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,405 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded skin

Fail 25 Feb 2026 80,405 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded skin

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,350 miles

front brakes pads worn / inner face .

front tyres need to be replaced within 30 days , inner edges worn smooth just off canvas . wheel tracking needed

Pass 3 Mar 2023 65,541 miles

all round brakes discs , inner face worn and showing corrosion .

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,334 miles

recommend a further front brakes pads inspection , inner pads .

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,488 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

eng oil over full

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 35,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,082 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,803 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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YC12 AVV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YC12 AVV, 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 YC12 AVV registered?

YC12 AVV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YC12 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AVV 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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