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YC12 BVT

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BVT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,456 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,094 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine guard obscures some components for test

underguards obscuring some components for test

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,361 miles

engine guard obscuring some components for test

under guards obscuring some components for test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,048 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,154 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,495 miles

Both front tyres getting low and have worn sidewalls.

Nail in the O/S/R tyre tread.

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 BVT is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC12 BVT, 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 YC12 BVT registered?

YC12 BVT is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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