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N5 DUU

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,574 mi
Last recorded179,574 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 179,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 160,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 135,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,105 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,137 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,469 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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N5 DUU is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc 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 N5 DUU, 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 N5 DUU registered?

N5 DUU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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The MOT history for N5 DUU 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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