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2013 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 BY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,725 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2025 102,725 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 76,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,080 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,482 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 35,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,143 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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47 BY is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 55,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 47 BY, 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 13 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 47 BY registered?

47 BY is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is 47 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 BY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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