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BD13 LCX

2013 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,823 mi
Last recorded122,823 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 122,823 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2026 122,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 69,295 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,154 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 66,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 225.45.17 91Y. Barum. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this tyre are also going out of shape. 225.45.17 91Y. UniRoyal. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, these tyres are also going out of shape. 225.45.17 91Y. UniRoyal. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,934 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,527 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 LCX is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

BD13 LCX is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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