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B5 STR

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,313 mi
Last recorded46,313 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 STR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 46,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 43,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,852 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 17,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 15,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 10,939 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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B5 STR is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B5 STR, 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 B5 STR registered?

B5 STR is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is B5 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 STR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 STR have outstanding finance?

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