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AO13 AYS

2013 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 AYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 105,147 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault code p0011 (cleared) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,854 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,358 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to N/S/R seat unable to check seat belt fully

Offside Inner Both offside tyres have cuts to inner sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 6 Jan 2017 24,948 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 24,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,276 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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AO13 AYS is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO13 AYS, 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 AO13 AYS registered?

AO13 AYS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 AYS safe to buy?

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