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YD12 FOV

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,126 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hub assemblies corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,324 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,694 miles

Both rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,325 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YD12 FOV is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD12 FOV, 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 YD12 FOV registered?

YD12 FOV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is YD12 FOV safe to buy?

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