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AJ53 XLY

2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 105,431 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 88,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,790 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Offside Front fitted incorrectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,789 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Offside Front fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,460 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XLY 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 76.9%.

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 AJ53 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

AJ53 XLY is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is AJ53 XLY safe to buy?

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