CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD13 VLB

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central 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 and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,374 miles

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs rust.

tyre pressure monotoring light on.

Fail 20 Nov 2024 81,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs rust.

tyre pressure monotoring light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,391 miles

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge.

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

Rear brake discs rust.

tyre monitoring light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear foot brake slight lag.

Rear brake discs rust.

tyre monitoring light ON .

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,750 miles

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,750 miles

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine undertray missing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,252 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD13 VLB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BD13 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of BD13 VLB?

You can check the full history of BD13 VLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD13 VLB registered?

BD13 VLB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is BD13 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD13 VLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD13 VLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.