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AV13 XYU

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 XYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 98,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Appears Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Appears Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,816 miles

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,880 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Fail 12 Jul 2022 76,880 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,148 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 51,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,351 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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AV13 XYU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV13 XYU, 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 AV13 XYU registered?

AV13 XYU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is AV13 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 XYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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