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AD03 BRD

2013 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 133,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,390 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

Both rear tyres starting to lose shape on inner shoulders.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,990 miles

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

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

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 13 Mar 2018 46,863 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,177 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,882 miles

both rear tyres starting to lose shape on inner edge

low flow smoke, no reading detected

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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AD03 BRD is a 2013 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD03 BRD, 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 AD03 BRD registered?

AD03 BRD is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AD03 BRD safe to buy?

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