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AY13 YNU

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general under side corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 73,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on red (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working cleaned jets x2 (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and general under side corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 72,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,694 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YNU 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 YNU, 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 AY13 YNU registered?

AY13 YNU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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