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83 VJ

2013 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 VJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,101 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 72,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 84,499 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall near rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer wall near rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer has jet that requires realignment

Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode near top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear damage to bumper cover masked with tape

windscreen washer aim requires adjustment

Fail 16 Dec 2020 64,047 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low P.R.S adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode near top of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washer aim requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner shoulder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 47,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine undertray insecure

Fail 21 May 2018 47,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected excessively dirty (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine undertray insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,483 miles

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,355 miles

Both front wipers are smearing

Brake fluid level low

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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83 VJ is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 83 VJ, 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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83 VJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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