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A12 CWO

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 107,493 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,200 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 96,195 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,549 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,991 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,947 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 38,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,627 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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A12 CWO is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 CWO, 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 A12 CWO registered?

A12 CWO is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is A12 CWO safe to buy?

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