2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · Y88 EBS
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 98,275 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y88 EBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 98,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y88 EBS 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 (Y88 EBS) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y88 EBS Mileage History
- 23/03/202379,309 mi
- 24/03/202379,326 mi+17 mi
- 29/02/202484,329 mi+5,003 mi
- 27/03/202590,201 mi+5,872 mi
- 24/03/202698,275 mi+8,074 mi
Average of roughly 6,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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