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AF63 LXL

2013 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 LXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,105 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 114,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,870 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in tread and down to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,953 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EPC Light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in tread and down to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,127 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,200 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill dented

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

Offside sill dented

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front end damage

Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,200 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill dented

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside sill dented

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front end damage

Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 57,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,423 miles

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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AF63 LXL is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF63 LXL, 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 AF63 LXL registered?

AF63 LXL is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is AF63 LXL safe to buy?

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