2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · TH05 ORP
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 68,427 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH05 ORP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 68,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TH05 ORP 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 (TH05 ORP) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
TH05 ORP Mileage History
- 24/02/202359,422 mi
- 11/12/202363,766 mi+4,344 mi
- 12/12/202363,766 mi
- 06/12/202465,670 mi+1,904 mi
- 28/11/202568,427 mi+2,757 mi
Average of roughly 3,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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