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AJ62 YDB

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,290 mi
Last recorded194,290 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 YDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 194,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 185,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 175,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 164,087 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 149,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,170 miles

rear seats folded down, unable to check rear seats and belts

used emergency opening cable to access fuel cap

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,170 miles

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

rear seats folded down, unable to check rear seats and belts

used emergency opening cable to access fuel cap

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,672 miles

Front both front tyres on and approaching legal limit

Rear rear tyres out of shape on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,551 miles

dent in os sil

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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AJ62 YDB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ62 YDB, 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 AJ62 YDB registered?

AJ62 YDB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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