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AE13 XZL

2013 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 106,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high @ 1500rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brakes worn

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,712 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,609 miles

front brakes worn ,,, will need checking

front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,200 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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AE13 XZL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE13 XZL, 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 AE13 XZL registered?

AE13 XZL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AE13 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 XZL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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