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BD13 DNJ

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 DNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,375 miles

brake fluid near minimum,engine oil minimum-service overdue alert active,transmission rattle,osf linkbar rubber poor,suspension arm bushes poor,rear brake pipe scabbing,rear tyres inner treads uneven wear

underbody-subframe-back plates-suspension-running gear rusting,back plates crumbly incomplete

Fail 4 Jul 2026 137,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread and wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid near minimum,engine oil minimum-service overdue alert active,transmission rattle,osf linkbar rubber poor,suspension arm bushes poor,rear brake pipe scabbing,rear tyres inner treads uneven wear

underbody-subframe-back plates-suspension-running gear rusting,back plates crumbly incomplete

Pass 13 Jun 2025 133,026 miles

ref vt30 document

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam ans main beam and aim needs resetting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.1.6 (a))

rear wiper faulty,back plates-suspension-subframe-running gear rusting,nsr tyre tread bulging,osr shocker oily,osf linkbar play

Pass 25 Apr 2024 127,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,914 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 123,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,290 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 118,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 80,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,963 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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BD13 DNJ is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD13 DNJ, 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 BD13 DNJ registered?

BD13 DNJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is BD13 DNJ safe to buy?

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