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YF12 VTG

2012 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,166 mi
Last recorded45,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A160,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VTG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,664 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 42,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 37,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 35,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 32,903 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 32,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,549 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 VTG is a 2012 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

YF12 VTG is a 2012 Audi A1, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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