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YF12 DWN

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,109 mi
Last recorded69,109 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 DWN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 69,109 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 64,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot starting to form (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,587 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 57,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes starting to separate slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 53,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,448 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 39,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,137 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder with deep cut INNER CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 19 May 2018 30,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder with deep cut INNER CORDS ALMOST EXPOSED

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 May 2017 19,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 7,218 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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YF12 DWN 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 92.3%.

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 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 YF12 DWN, 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 YF12 DWN registered?

YF12 DWN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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