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BG13 BOS

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,908 mi
Last recorded196,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BOS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 196,908 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 196,908 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 193,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 173,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 158,063 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2022 158,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 117,417 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 117,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 105,653 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 May 2018 105,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,282 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to split on sidewalls

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre starting to split on sidewalls

tyre worn on edges & @ 2mm

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,648 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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BG13 BOS is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG13 BOS, 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 BG13 BOS registered?

BG13 BOS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is BG13 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 BOS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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