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169 DUG

2013 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration169 DUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,924 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 81,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 80,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertray bolts missing and tray slightly insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertray bolts missing and tray slightly insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,955 miles

Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,170 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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169 DUG is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 71,098 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 169 DUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 169 DUG registered?

169 DUG is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 169 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 169 DUG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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