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AY53 XXN

2013 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,283 mi
Last recorded81,283 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 XXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,796 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

genral corrosin under body

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,649 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,554 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,326 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 30,173 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 25,523 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 25,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 22,149 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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AY53 XXN is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 XXN, 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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AY53 XXN is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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