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AU13 XLT

2013 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 131,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,325 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 114,930 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,658 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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AU13 XLT is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU13 XLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU13 XLT registered?

AU13 XLT is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AU13 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XLT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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