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AK08 TAY

2013 Audi A1

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 123,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 113,030 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 105,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,904 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres on 3mm

front brake pads low on the inside

nsf lower arm back bush perished

osf lower arm bask bush slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,569 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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AK08 TAY is a 2013 Audi A1 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 55,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK08 TAY registered?

AK08 TAY is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 14 December 2013.

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