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BG13 ZXU

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,452 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,698 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 73,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 73,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 May 2016 28,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage visible at 11mm when looking from inside of screen outwards (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted to n/s/r,o/s/r. seatbelts not inspected.

n/s/f, o/s/f outer sills damaged

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

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 ZXU is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

BG13 ZXU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BG13 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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