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YF12 NLN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,185 mi
Last recorded170,185 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NLN
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 170,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 168,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 161,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,127 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

under tray loose

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,540 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly misshapen

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 111,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emission limit tested and passed but DSM could not register the reading

Pass 4 May 2016 96,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,759 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)

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 NLN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLN, 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 YF12 NLN registered?

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

Is YF12 NLN safe to buy?

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