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BFM 111S

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,426 mi
Last recorded157,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFM 111S
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 157,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 157,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 151,550 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 151,549 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,943 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 148,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 145,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass slightly insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass slightly insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 126,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,366 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 108,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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BFM 111S is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFM 111S, 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 BFM 111S registered?

BFM 111S is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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