2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · AL13 UTB
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 83,948 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL13 UTB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 83,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AL13 UTB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A1 (AL13 UTB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AL13 UTB Mileage History
- 03/10/202256,815 mi
- 09/10/202366,906 mi+10,091 mi
- 08/10/202475,402 mi+8,496 mi
- 06/10/202583,948 mi+8,546 mi
Average of roughly 9,018 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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