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YE12 ZHV

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,172 mi
Last recorded108,172 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ZHV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 108,172 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 96,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 89,617 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,187 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 71,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 31,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZHV is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

YE12 ZHV is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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