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AH55 ADY

2013 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,850 mi
Last recorded142,850 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH55 ADY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 142,850 miles

Engine covers And Undertray's fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,277 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 128,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,498 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,733 miles

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,052 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.73mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre on 2.73mm worn on edges

Rear wiper blade insecure

Undertray insecure

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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AH55 ADY is a 2013 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AH55 ADY, 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 AH55 ADY registered?

AH55 ADY is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is AH55 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH55 ADY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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