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YE12 OSN

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OSN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 149,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 149,362 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,310 miles

advise centre exhaust sleeve / clamp corroded

advise front tyres wearing low in centre of tread

advise rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

advise rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 63,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,581 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of the front and rear brake discs

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on inner faces of the front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,129 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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YE12 OSN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE12 OSN, 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 YE12 OSN registered?

YE12 OSN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YE12 OSN safe to buy?

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