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BF13 XCV

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine/underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine/underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of o/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,848 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,842 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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BF13 XCV is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XCV, 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 BF13 XCV registered?

BF13 XCV is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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