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AB03 ELL

2013 Audi A1

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ELL
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,089 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 79,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear only just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,494 miles

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,494 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,032 miles

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,119 miles

emissions not tested engine will not rev up

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,960 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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AB03 ELL is a 2013 Audi A1 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB03 ELL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB03 ELL registered?

AB03 ELL is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is AB03 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 ELL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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