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AC04 DYL

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 DYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 98,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 79,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,167 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 57,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has sidewall damage, but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has sidewall damage, but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has sidewall damage, but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav removed from direct drivers' view on windscreen

n/s/f tyre sidewall has multiple cuts but not any cords exposed

o/s/r tyre sidewall has multiple cut but not any cords exposed

Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,163 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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AC04 DYL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC04 DYL, 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 AC04 DYL registered?

AC04 DYL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2013.

Is AC04 DYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 DYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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