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A3 XUV

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 118,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 114,992 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,117 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 109,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight undulation/bulge in outer sidewall not significant enough to be an issue at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,153 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 60,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,932 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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A3 XUV is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A3 XUV, 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 A3 XUV registered?

A3 XUV is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is A3 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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