2013 Audi A1 · 81,408 MOT tests
2013 Audi A1 reliability
2013 Audi A1s fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 A1 years (81,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- 27.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A1s: 21.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 72,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 81,408
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.5% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A1
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.42%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.43%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.66%)
Is a 2013 Audi A1 reliable?
2013 Audi A1s fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 A1 years (81,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A1 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.85% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A1 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A1 shows 72,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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