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AJ13 BWN

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,569 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 29 Mar 2024 88,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 56,239 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 53,303 miles

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 18 Aug 2018 48,837 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 48,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,405 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AJ13 BWN is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ13 BWN, 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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AJ13 BWN is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 24 August 2013.

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