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BF13 HZJ

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 HZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 120,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,720 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,811 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 100,811 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 94w (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 61,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre void of tread

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF13 HZJ 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 BF13 HZJ, 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 BF13 HZJ registered?

BF13 HZJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is BF13 HZJ safe to buy?

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