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AU51 REA

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,035 mi
Last recorded159,035 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 REA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 153,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 149,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,473 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 124,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,513 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,753 miles

both rear shockers weeping

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,116 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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AU51 REA is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey 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 AU51 REA, 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 AU51 REA registered?

AU51 REA is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AU51 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 REA 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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