2012 Audi A1 1.4L Petrol · YA12 VLH
2012 Audi A1 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 80,191 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 VLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 80,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA12 VLH 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 (YA12 VLH) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YA12 VLH Mileage History
- 19/05/202276,325 mi
- 20/05/202276,235 mi-90 mi
- 21/09/202376,600 mi+365 mi
- 03/04/202577,927 mi+1,327 mi
- 24/03/202680,191 mi+2,264 mi
Average of roughly 1,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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