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40 DBL

2013 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,741 mi
Last recorded43,741 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 DBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,741 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 43,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 40,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,017 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,268 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 16,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,078 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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40 DBL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 40 DBL, 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 40 DBL registered?

40 DBL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is 40 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 DBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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