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NJ13 ZVE

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,251 mi
Last recorded154,251 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 ZVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,251 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 154,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,487 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 147,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 140,463 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front damaged on tread, offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 140,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front damaged on tread, offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 135,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 109,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,336 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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NJ13 ZVE is a 2013 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NJ13 ZVE, 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 NJ13 ZVE registered?

NJ13 ZVE is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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