2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · BL13 EXP
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 85,176 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 EXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 85,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL13 EXP 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 (BL13 EXP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
BL13 EXP Mileage History
- 18/10/202379,544 mi
- 15/10/202482,764 mi+3,220 mi
- 15/10/202482,764 mi
- 21/10/202585,176 mi+2,412 mi
- 21/10/202585,176 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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