2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · W44 YBO
2012 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 109,888 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W44 YBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 109,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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W44 YBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A1 (W44 YBO) between January 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
W44 YBO Mileage History
- 13/01/2025104,655 mi
- 13/01/2025104,655 mi
- 20/05/2025104,764 mi+109 mi
- 22/05/2026109,866 mi+5,102 mi
- 01/06/2026109,888 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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