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NJ13 ZVK

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,779 mi
Last recorded166,779 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 ZVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 166,779 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,455 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 141,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 120,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,391 miles

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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,280 miles

N/S rear brake disc in very poor condition and WILL need replacing at pad change

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,997 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner wall degraded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner wall degraded

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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NJ13 ZVK 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 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 NJ13 ZVK, 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 NJ13 ZVK registered?

NJ13 ZVK is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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The MOT history for NJ13 ZVK 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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