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AB13 LHB

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,163 mi
Last recorded166,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 LHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 166,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,281 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 23,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AB13 LHB is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB13 LHB, 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 AB13 LHB registered?

AB13 LHB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is AB13 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 LHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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