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AY63 XTL

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,682 mi
Last recorded167,682 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 XTL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 167,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 166,625 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 166,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 165,807 miles

Front undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in a poor condition due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 165,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in a poor condition due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 164,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to both edges and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 24 Nov 2021 162,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 159,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes slightly peeling edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper is damaged still secure

noise when accelerating

undertray's fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,660 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

bulb light on dash however all bulbs are working time of test

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts however there are no ply or cords showing

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 85,499 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XTL is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XTL, 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 AY63 XTL registered?

AY63 XTL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is AY63 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 XTL 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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