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AO13 LFU

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,614 mi
Last recorded133,614 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 133,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 133,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 104,329 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,479 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s washer requires adjustment

slight deterioration to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 30 Nov 2021 101,455 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s washer requires adjustment

slight deterioration to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp with oil , has virtually no damping effect at all , very borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate which is a failure . (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LFU 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 75%.

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 LFU, 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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AO13 LFU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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