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AC52 COW

2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 COW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,805 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 109,805 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,054 miles

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 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,016 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,573 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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AC52 COW is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AC52 COW, 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 AC52 COW registered?

AC52 COW is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AC52 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC52 COW 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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