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BG13 ZXV

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,034 mi
Last recorded123,034 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 ZXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 120,983 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 120,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 115,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 115,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 102,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 90,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,856 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 61,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,830 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 ZXV is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 ZXV registered?

BG13 ZXV is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is BG13 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ZXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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