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AV13 ZSE

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,541 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 151,122 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,335 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 134,335 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp staying lit (7.1.5 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,046 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 115,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp staying lit (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp staying lit (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on centre band 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,713 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 205/55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55 r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 63,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,222 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Number plate cracked

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 ZSE is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSE, 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 AV13 ZSE registered?

AV13 ZSE is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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