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A27 BOU

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 BOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 103,573 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 103,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre x2 clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened damaged and bent, yellow marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,073 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,069 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,904 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,581 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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A27 BOU is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A27 BOU, 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 A27 BOU registered?

A27 BOU is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is A27 BOU safe to buy?

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