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AJ53 TAM

2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,600 mi
Last recorded144,600 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,126 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing slightly on inner treads

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking Slight leak from hose clip to filter attachment under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres wearing slightly on inner treads

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 122,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,251 miles

covers & trays

no emissions detected

wet at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,534 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ53 TAM 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 AJ53 TAM, 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 AJ53 TAM registered?

AJ53 TAM is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AJ53 TAM safe to buy?

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