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BJ13 FGU

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,119 mi
Last recorded130,119 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 130,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 125,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Shows signs of previous brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,540 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,655 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 102,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,107 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front brake pads slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ13 FGU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BJ13 FGU, 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 BJ13 FGU registered?

BJ13 FGU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 FGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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