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B7 LTJ

2013 Audi A1

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 111,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 111,508 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 108,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 108,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 102,978 miles

Engine undertray secured into position by cable ties

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot small split with grease escaping from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat backrest release handle missing

Nearside Front Sun visor retaining clip broken but visor remaining secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across complete tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroding and splitting

Fail 23 May 2024 102,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine undertray secured into position by cable ties

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot small split with grease escaping from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat backrest release handle missing

Nearside Front Sun visor retaining clip broken but visor remaining secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking across complete tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on inner and outer edges of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing heavily corroding and splitting

Pass 23 May 2023 98,496 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 98,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 94,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,520 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 76,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,282 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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B7 LTJ is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B7 LTJ, 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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B7 LTJ is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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