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AB62 ERS

2013 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,983 mi
Last recorded124,983 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB62 ERS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 124,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,119 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 123,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working led unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,057 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 113,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 104,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,413 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,268 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2019 72,202 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 72,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 63,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,678 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 25 May 2016 41,367 miles

no printout was produced due to low emissions

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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AB62 ERS is a 2013 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB62 ERS, 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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AB62 ERS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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