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BA53 KAH

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 KAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,084 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2023 139,795 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under tray

Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,928 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,029 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BA53 KAH is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA53 KAH, 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 BA53 KAH registered?

BA53 KAH is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BA53 KAH safe to buy?

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