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BK13 YMV

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,019 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,889 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 75,438 miles

Emissions to weak to register.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also staple in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK13 YMV is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BK13 YMV, 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 BK13 YMV registered?

BK13 YMV is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2013.

Is BK13 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 YMV 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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