2013 Audi A1 1.2L Petrol · AB13 EYR
2013 Audi A1 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 59,443 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB13 EYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 59,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB13 EYR 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 (AB13 EYR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AB13 EYR Mileage History
- 12/09/202355,900 mi
- 20/09/202456,216 mi+316 mi
- 15/09/202557,353 mi+1,137 mi
- 08/09/202659,443 mi+2,090 mi
- 08/09/202659,443 mi
Average of roughly 1,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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