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AP53 XXA

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,596 mi
Last recorded119,596 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 XXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 119,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 116,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,641 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,966 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2017 63,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm /nail (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted/engine cover

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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AP53 XXA is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP53 XXA, 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 AP53 XXA registered?

AP53 XXA is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is AP53 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 XXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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