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BD13 GFA

2013 Audi A1

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A155,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 GFA
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,331 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,052 miles

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

Nearside washer jets partially not working

Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,007 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,684 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD13 GFA is a 2013 Audi A1 in Black 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 BD13 GFA, 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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BD13 GFA is a 2013 Audi A1, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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