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B16 LKJ

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,283 mi
Last recorded166,283 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 166,283 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Rear under components corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 156,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 135,650 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,515 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,035 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2021 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,386 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,261 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 71,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,757 miles

Rear discs corroded

e/m/l light illuminated at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,411 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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B16 LKJ is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B16 LKJ, 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 B16 LKJ registered?

B16 LKJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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