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BD13 VLA

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,370 mi
Last recorded131,370 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,370 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2025 125,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil residue around subframe and undertray

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil residue around the engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,403 miles

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

untertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 37,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD13 VLA 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 91.7%.

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 BD13 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

BD13 VLA is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is BD13 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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