CarVerify

Free Car Check

A23 EKK

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,497 mi
Last recorded176,497 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 176,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 169,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 161,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 155,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

electric water pump at the lower rear of the engine not fully secure

Fail 14 Oct 2022 155,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

electric water pump at the lower rear of the engine not fully secure

Pass 8 Sep 2021 150,522 miles

Front headlight aim adjusted

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 150,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight aim adjusted

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,519 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 20 Sep 2019 133,618 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,708 miles

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

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

under trays fitted under vehicle

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A23 EKK is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black 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 A23 EKK, 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

How do I check the history of A23 EKK?

You can check the full history of A23 EKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A23 EKK registered?

A23 EKK is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is A23 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EKK 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.

Does A23 EKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A23 EKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.