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YF12 PLX

2012 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF/NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,526 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 53,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,990 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 49,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,484 miles

All tyre worn close to legal limit 215.45.16

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,625 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 36,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 31,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,143 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 PLX is a 2012 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

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