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AK54 SAM

2013 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,263 mi
Last recorded64,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,848 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 51,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,847 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 16,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,680 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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AK54 SAM is a 2013 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK54 SAM, 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 AK54 SAM registered?

AK54 SAM is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AK54 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 SAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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