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YD12 VKA

2012 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VKA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,015 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 76,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 68,844 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 60,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 60,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush parting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 33,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,438 miles

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 VKA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

YD12 VKA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YD12 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 VKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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