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525 A

2013 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 A
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,605 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,547 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 82,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,870 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,025 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt.

Offside Rear Tyre valve is cracking at the base, recommend replacing.

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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525 A is a 2013 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 525 A, 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 525 A registered?

525 A is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is 525 A safe to buy?

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