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A3 DKU

2013 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,858 mi
Last recorded97,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 97,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,440 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear foglight not working

Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear foglight not working

Pass 31 Mar 2019 55,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,912 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 47,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,318 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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A3 DKU is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 A3 DKU, 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

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What year was A3 DKU registered?

A3 DKU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A3 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DKU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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