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YD12 FPE

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,583 mi
Last recorded86,583 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FPE
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,091 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 78,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 78,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 75,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 75,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 70,958 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 70,958 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 70,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction VISOR WONT STAY UP (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ALSO BACK OF REFLECTOR MELTED (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 65,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 52,161 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 52,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 26,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 9,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FPE is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD12 FPE, 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 YD12 FPE registered?

YD12 FPE is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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