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AJ12 JAX

2013 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 130,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,279 miles

brake servo pipe split, from vacumn pump.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 118,279 miles

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

brake servo pipe split, from vacumn pump.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 89,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise o/s/f back plate detached

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,276 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,297 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 63,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,129 miles

dampness of oil around both rear shock absorbers

Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

dampness of oil around both rear shock absorbers

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edge no cords showing

both rear tyres have cracks in tread no cords showing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,362 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,807 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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AJ12 JAX is a 2013 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ12 JAX, 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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AJ12 JAX is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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