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EV53 FAR

2023 Audi A1

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,531 mi
Last recorded17,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Audi A121,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV53 FAR
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 17,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,668 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,564 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 44,561 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 36,682 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure low (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 28,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,958 miles

Front Wipers Smearing the screen slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,843 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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EV53 FAR is a 2023 Audi A1 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2023 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 21,865 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 EV53 FAR, 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 3 years old, this Audi A1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EV53 FAR registered?

EV53 FAR is a 2023 Audi A1, first registered on 4 May 2023.

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