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AY13 VKE

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,841 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,168 miles

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

bodywork damage to n/s

Fail 27 Jan 2025 62,167 miles

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

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

bodywork damage to n/s

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,827 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 50,824 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,942 miles

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

emissions tp low to obtain printout

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 24,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,083 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,361 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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AY13 VKE is a 2013 Audi A3 in White 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 AY13 VKE, 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 AY13 VKE registered?

AY13 VKE is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AY13 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VKE 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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