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AU03 CAT

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,532 mi
Last recorded62,532 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,697 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 46,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,873 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2017 29,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AU03 CAT 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 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 AU03 CAT, 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 AU03 CAT registered?

AU03 CAT is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AU03 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CAT 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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