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A6 JDB

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,039 mi
Last recorded104,039 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective boot / cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall / slight "scuff" / cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective boot / cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 97,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective boot / split. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald / inner edge / tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective boot / split. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald / inner edge / tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective boot / split. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald / inner edge / tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective boot / split. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald / inner edge / tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 89,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 85,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 81,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 81,153 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear in all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear in all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,457 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on interior mirror. ()

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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A6 JDB is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A6 JDB, 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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A6 JDB is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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