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YF12 OBJ

2012 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,793 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 54,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,887 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 10 Feb 2022 49,887 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,318 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,115 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge plus light cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,242 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in tread n/s/r tyre

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 OBJ is a 2012 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF12 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

YF12 OBJ is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is YF12 OBJ safe to buy?

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