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YF12 OBU

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,751 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 52,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working iin mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 51,164 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 49,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 44,199 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault /low tyre pressure

Pass 24 Apr 2020 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2020 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 30,974 miles

n/s door mirror back broke removing part of side repeater

Pass 21 May 2016 24,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread but no deep enough to see cords

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,070 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OBU is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

YF12 OBU is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 OBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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