2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · SH13 SMX
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2013. Recorded mileage 77,821 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH13 SMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 77,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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SH13 SMX 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 (SH13 SMX) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SH13 SMX Mileage History
- 24/09/202467,559 mi
- 26/09/202573,787 mi+6,228 mi
- 29/09/202573,789 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/202677,821 mi+4,032 mi
- 15/10/202677,821 mi
Average of roughly 4,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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