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E9 BEY

2013 Audi S3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 BEY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 162,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 162,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 64,835 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 159,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 134,779 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,886 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 53,882 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,048 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner tyres uneven wear n/s /f worst due to back sup rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back rubber on arm worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to steel (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner tyres uneven wear n/s /f worst due to back sup rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back rubber on arm worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,818 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 34,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,545 miles

engine covers fitted

full under covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 54,540 miles

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

engine covers fitted

full under covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,976 miles

emissions not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,331 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,090 miles

Centre interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2015 12,668 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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E9 BEY is a 2013 Audi S3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E9 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E9 BEY is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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