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BG63 FTJ

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 FTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 163,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,610 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 158,610 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 157,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,107 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,420 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 122,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer (3.5.1i)

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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BG63 FTJ is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG63 FTJ, 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 BG63 FTJ registered?

BG63 FTJ is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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