2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · GU13 WKY
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 84,300 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU13 WKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 84,300 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.
GU13 WKY 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 (GU13 WKY) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GU13 WKY Mileage History
- 09/01/202370,950 mi
- 25/01/202474,599 mi+3,649 mi
- 21/02/202580,056 mi+5,457 mi
- 18/02/202684,299 mi+4,243 mi
- 02/03/202684,300 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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