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AV12 DEL

2013 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,884 mi
Last recorded100,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,416 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,661 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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AV12 DEL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Blue 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 AV12 DEL, 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 AV12 DEL registered?

AV12 DEL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is AV12 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DEL 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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