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AU08 EMS

2013 Audi A1

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 EMS
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 102,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 102,243 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,049 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,950 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 99,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,141 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 59,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,508 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, also pads 2-3mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,275 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 51,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 48,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,691 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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AU08 EMS is a 2013 Audi A1 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU08 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 EMS registered?

AU08 EMS is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is AU08 EMS safe to buy?

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