2013 Audi A1 1.6L Diesel · YF63 VJA
2013 Audi A1 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 65,675 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A1
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF63 VJA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 65,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF63 VJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A1 (YF63 VJA) between December 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YF63 VJA Mileage History
- 16/12/201626,287 mi
- 07/12/201735,346 mi+9,059 mi
- 07/12/201735,346 mi
- 29/11/201845,261 mi+9,915 mi
- 30/11/201845,261 mi
- 16/10/201947,950 mi+2,689 mi
- 12/10/202049,790 mi+1,840 mi
- 15/10/202151,345 mi+1,555 mi
- 12/10/202253,496 mi+2,151 mi
- 06/10/202355,184 mi+1,688 mi
- 04/10/202457,572 mi+2,388 mi
- 03/10/202560,961 mi+3,389 mi
- 15/10/202665,675 mi+4,714 mi
- 16/10/202665,675 mi
Average of roughly 4,006 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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