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AF13 EAC

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 EAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 78,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,675 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,250 miles

headlights cleaning device inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s /f inner pads on limit advise changing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall 205/55/16

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,027 miles

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

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

under tray & engine cover fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under tray & engine cover fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,150 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,091 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

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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AF13 EAC is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF13 EAC, 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 AF13 EAC registered?

AF13 EAC is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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