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A3 BBF

2013 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,471 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 69,777 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,723 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread and blistering. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,248 miles

225/45/17

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,319 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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A3 BBF is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 BBF, 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 A3 BBF registered?

A3 BBF is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is A3 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BBF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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