2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · A13 OBL
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 113,168 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A13 OBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 113,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A13 OBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A1 (A13 OBL) between December 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A13 OBL Mileage History
- 03/12/202284,455 mi
- 09/12/202387,386 mi+2,931 mi
- 16/12/202493,604 mi+6,218 mi
- 12/09/202599,152 mi+5,548 mi
- 26/08/2026113,168 mi+14,016 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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