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B26 AXL

2013 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 AXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 104,538 miles

Front brake pads required in 4000 -----6000miles

Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing missing 2 bolts (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,853 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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B26 AXL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B26 AXL, 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 B26 AXL registered?

B26 AXL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is B26 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 AXL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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