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BE53 PPS

2013 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 PPS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 57,667 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,376 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 45,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,712 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BE53 PPS is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BE53 PPS, 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 BE53 PPS registered?

BE53 PPS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is BE53 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE53 PPS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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