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AL55 DOB

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 DOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 139,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 126,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,763 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 117,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 71,404 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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AL55 DOB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AL55 DOB, 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 AL55 DOB registered?

AL55 DOB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AL55 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 DOB 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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