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A16 DSM

2013 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DSM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,943 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective also sleave clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush detiriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,724 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 66,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,112 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 43,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,320 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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A16 DSM is a 2013 Audi A1 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 DSM, 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 A16 DSM registered?

A16 DSM is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is A16 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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