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B20 GOW

2013 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GOW
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,983 miles

Brake back plates heavy corrosion.

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

Manufacture under covering not allowing inspection.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,248 miles

Exhaust outer skin worn.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 92,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,969 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 79,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,182 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,576 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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B20 GOW is a 2013 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B20 GOW, 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 B20 GOW registered?

B20 GOW is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is B20 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 GOW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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