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A3 MDR

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MDR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,354 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 56,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,462 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot adrift

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,096 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 MDR is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MDR, 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 MDR registered?

A3 MDR is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is A3 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 MDR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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