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AD59 ASH

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,290 mi
Last recorded130,290 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ASH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 130,290 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 130,290 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 127,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 127,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 119,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,681 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 84,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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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AD59 ASH is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD59 ASH, 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 AD59 ASH registered?

AD59 ASH is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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