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BG13 OUB

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,164 mi
Last recorded164,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 OUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 164,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,023 miles

N/S/F Door damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Washer jet clears the windscreen however it only shoots to the O/S/F windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,248 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 123,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened shock top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 76,391 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,479 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,045 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 24 Mar 2017 65,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 54,390 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 OUB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUB, 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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BG13 OUB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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