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NG13 SWY

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,129 mi
Last recorded146,129 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,423 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 130,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 113,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,043 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 109,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 103,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,808 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays and covers restricting view of components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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NG13 SWY 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 NG13 SWY, 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 NG13 SWY registered?

NG13 SWY is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is NG13 SWY safe to buy?

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