2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · N99 XCL
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 153,885 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N99 XCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 153,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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N99 XCL 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 (N99 XCL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
N99 XCL Mileage History
- 16/03/2023138,142 mi
- 08/04/2024144,909 mi+6,767 mi
- 11/04/2024144,911 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2025150,810 mi+5,899 mi
- 14/04/2026153,885 mi+3,075 mi
Average of roughly 5,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A1 Mk1 (8X)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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