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AY53 XBB

2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,219 mi
Last recorded111,219 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 XBB
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 111,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front/rear exhasut corroded .n.s.f outer boot slightly split-engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2026 111,211 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 104,629 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread lumpy (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner tread lumpy

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,602 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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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AY53 XBB is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 XBB, 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 AY53 XBB registered?

AY53 XBB is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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