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YD12 YDL

2012 Audi A1

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,943 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,530 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,214 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YDL is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

YD12 YDL is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YD12 YDL safe to buy?

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