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AK13 ZZS

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 127,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 118,101 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 118,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 112,705 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 112,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,601 miles

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,164 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Suspension arm stone guard insecure/loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Suspension arm stone guard insecure/loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,248 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts as car is full.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 30,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to check rear seatbelts as car is full.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on 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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AK13 ZZS is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK13 ZZS, 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 AK13 ZZS registered?

AK13 ZZS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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