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A3 UUF

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,471 mi
Last recorded173,471 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 173,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 173,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,884 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,253 miles

Front windscreen has damage within zone A not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front windscreen has damage within zone A not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,595 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside aim not checked

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread and is flat

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 UUF is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

A3 UUF is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is A3 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UUF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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