2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · PE63 YJM
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 124,955 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE63 YJM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 124,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE63 YJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A1 (PE63 YJM) between April 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
PE63 YJM Mileage History
- 30/04/201638,614 mi
- 03/05/201638,775 mi+161 mi
- 04/05/201751,659 mi+12,884 mi
- 26/05/201865,601 mi+13,942 mi
- 02/07/201980,286 mi+14,685 mi
- 18/11/202096,525 mi+16,239 mi
- 11/10/2021104,615 mi+8,090 mi
- 20/10/2022112,167 mi+7,552 mi
- 20/10/2022112,167 mi
- 02/05/2023113,523 mi+1,356 mi
- 24/04/2024116,053 mi+2,530 mi
- 30/04/2025118,246 mi+2,193 mi
- 20/04/2026123,462 mi+5,216 mi
- 13/10/2026124,939 mi+1,477 mi
- 13/10/2026124,955 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 8,259 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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