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YD12 MWN

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 MWN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,061 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,327 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 55,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 39,086 miles

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MWN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

YD12 MWN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YD12 MWN safe to buy?

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