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B8 ECB

2013 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,097 mi
Last recorded41,097 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ECB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,097 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,698 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,932 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,602 miles

Puncture in rear nearside tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B8 ECB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 B8 ECB, 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

How do I check the history of B8 ECB?

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What year was B8 ECB registered?

B8 ECB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is B8 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ECB 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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