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BJ13 RSU

2013 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2025 103,770 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 85,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,463 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

gearbox light is on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox light is on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 41,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,322 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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BJ13 RSU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ13 RSU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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