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YF12 PLN

2012 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,621 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 96,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs have corrosion on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight blow on front flexi joint

Fail 17 Mar 2022 96,079 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 29 Dec 2020 92,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 63,563 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 48,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 38,198 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 9 May 2015 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever trim is insecure,,parking brake function is ok.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever trim is insecure,,parking brake function is ok.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PLN is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

YF12 PLN is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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