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YE12 YNA

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YNA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,211 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,759 miles

Centre Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 83,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,804 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,073 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 15,848 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 YNA is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

YE12 YNA is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YE12 YNA safe to buy?

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