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AJ13 KAO

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,568 mi
Last recorded137,568 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 KAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2025 137,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2024 128,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 128,871 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 112,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 90,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,811 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder, advise urgent attention, has worn through two layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder, advise urgent attention, has worn through two layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,601 miles

Very slight damage on outer side wall of both rear tyres.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,691 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edge

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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AJ13 KAO is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AJ13 KAO, 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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AJ13 KAO is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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