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BD13 SFE

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,547 mi
Last recorded100,547 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 SFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 91,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 75,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,208 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 SFE is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SFE, 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

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What year was BD13 SFE registered?

BD13 SFE is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BD13 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 SFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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