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YE54 ALF

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 ALF
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,547 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 74,166 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 74,166 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,619 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,118 miles

undertrays

Fail 26 Nov 2015 25,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays

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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YE54 ALF is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE54 ALF, 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 YE54 ALF registered?

YE54 ALF is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YE54 ALF safe to buy?

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