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BG13 RFJ

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 RFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 105,677 miles

underseal applied all under the vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,008 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,095 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,774 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 76,330 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper damaged and full of sharp edges along the full width of bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light ON! (7.1.6 (a))

BOOT FULL !

Nearside Front tyre is punctured at edge of tread at inner sidewall.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a bulge at outer sidewall and a smaller one at same point at inner sidewall. Cant determine if tyre is damaged or a mould mark. Gave benefit of doubt to customer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroding away.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing and cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge is on 1.6mm limit at time of test. Inner edge of tyre is wearing almost down to the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroding away.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,099 miles

OSR brake backplate is corroding.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 65,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Height adjuster is inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSR brake backplate is corroding.

Pass 3 May 2019 57,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 57,583 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to OSF dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber has gone hard. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber has gone hard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,730 miles

OSR tyre is at 2.0mm at outer edge.

Pass 15 May 2017 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2016 28,702 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 RFJ is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver 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 BG13 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

BG13 RFJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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