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BD63 SWO

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 132,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 120,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Chafing on Lower Suspension Hub (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Close to ply. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,364 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BEAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,860 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 27,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,729 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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BD63 SWO is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD63 SWO, 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 BD63 SWO registered?

BD63 SWO is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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