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AY63 ABU

2013 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

both front tyre's perished

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Fail 14 Jun 2023 75,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

both front tyre's perished

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted and bunched up, not leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 61,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,056 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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AY63 ABU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY63 ABU, 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 AY63 ABU registered?

AY63 ABU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AY63 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 ABU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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