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AO13 SMV

2013 Audi A1

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

195,758 mi
Last recorded195,758 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 195,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 187,910 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 173,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 154,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes age cracked/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 154,954 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes age cracked/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 134,538 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,946 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge, on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted.

not enough metered smoke emitted to register on the diesel smoke meter.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,995 miles

Central Lower under shields fitted to under side of vehicle covering some components

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,289 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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AO13 SMV is a 2013 Audi A1 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO13 SMV, 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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AO13 SMV is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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