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A23 BLB

2013 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,723 mi
Last recorded76,723 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 76,723 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 71,835 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,771 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 60,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 36,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,201 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 May 2016 20,289 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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A23 BLB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A23 BLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 BLB?

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What year was A23 BLB registered?

A23 BLB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is A23 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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