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AB53 CHS

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 CHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components are corroded - but OK at the present time. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underfloor covers fitted not allowing access to all the underfloor components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 134,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,787 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,715 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,915 miles

Inner front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,998 miles

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

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

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

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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AB53 CHS is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB53 CHS, 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 AB53 CHS registered?

AB53 CHS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is AB53 CHS safe to buy?

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