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A3 JOS

2013 Audi A3

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,170 mi
Last recorded16,170 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 16,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 15,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 14,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 11,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,971 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 8,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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A3 JOS is a 2013 Audi A3 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 JOS, 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

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What year was A3 JOS registered?

A3 JOS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is A3 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JOS 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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