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B23 ARF

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,181 mi
Last recorded131,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 131,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,204 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,077 miles

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,721 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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B23 ARF is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 ARF, 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 B23 ARF registered?

B23 ARF is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is B23 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 ARF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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