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YD12 VJK

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,276 mi
Last recorded124,276 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 119,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top munt bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 114,250 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded

clamps on exhaust sleeve corroded (cat to centrebox) but exhaust secure at time of test

Fail 9 May 2024 114,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

backbox outer skin corroded

clamps on exhaust sleeve corroded (cat to centrebox) but exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 13 May 2023 106,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 101,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 98,654 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 95,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 89,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 87,865 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 5 May 2017 77,350 miles

both front brake disc's slightly corroded

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

no emissions print out due to being too clean to trigger smoke tester

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,191 miles

MIL lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,016 miles

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 VJK is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD12 VJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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