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YF12 UTP

2012 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UTP
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 90,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 82,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face of disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm small cuts in tread but no cords exposed 205-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,381 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm small cuts in tread but no cords exposed 205-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,146 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 UTP is a 2012 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

YF12 UTP is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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