2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · B4 GRG
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 115,618 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B4 GRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 115,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B4 GRG 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 (B4 GRG) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B4 GRG Mileage History
- 21/12/2023105,713 mi
- 22/12/2023105,720 mi+7 mi
- 09/12/2024110,143 mi+4,423 mi
- 12/12/2025115,615 mi+5,472 mi
- 12/12/2025115,618 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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