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B3 REF

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,602 mi
Last recorded8,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 REF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 8,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 7,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 7,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 5,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 4,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 4,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 3,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 3,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 3,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B3 REF is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey 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 B3 REF, 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 B3 REF registered?

B3 REF is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is B3 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 REF 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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