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YC12 UFB

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,919 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 69,919 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 67,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on conrtol arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,763 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 59,314 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 59,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 53,292 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,004 miles

o/s/r road spring rusting

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,716 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/r road spring rusting

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 11 Nov 2019 43,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/r road spring rusting

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,257 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UFB is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

YC12 UFB is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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