CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE12 TZN

2012 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TZN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,745 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 91,451 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 83,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,597 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,768 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
Full Audi A1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE12 TZN is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TZN, 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

How do I check the history of YE12 TZN?

You can check the full history of YE12 TZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE12 TZN registered?

YE12 TZN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is YE12 TZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 TZN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE12 TZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE12 TZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.