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261 FAY

2013 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 FAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,156 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,149 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on insides

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,952 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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261 FAY is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 261 FAY, 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 261 FAY registered?

261 FAY is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is 261 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 FAY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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