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2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 BD
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 64,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,616 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 52,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 49,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays\covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 29,850 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

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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78 BD is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 78 BD, 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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78 BD is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is 78 BD safe to buy?

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