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A26 ULX

2013 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ULX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 93,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 88,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,144 miles

Service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,880 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

service brake efficiency only just met .it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 81,679 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 81,679 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,175 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 78,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,338 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,530 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,121 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

no oil in engine

Fail 15 Apr 2014 49,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,061 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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A26 ULX is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 A26 ULX, 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 A26 ULX registered?

A26 ULX is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A26 ULX safe to buy?

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