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NJ63 DSE

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,479 mi
Last recorded112,479 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 112,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,457 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,262 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover/cap damaged

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 90,262 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover/cap damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,366 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,508 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 75,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 71,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,651 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,651 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NJ63 DSE is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NJ63 DSE, 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 NJ63 DSE registered?

NJ63 DSE is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is NJ63 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 DSE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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