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NJ63 VWS

2013 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,777 mi
Last recorded112,777 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A371,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated HINGE (3.1 (c))

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Feb 2025 112,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated HINGE (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 98,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,068 miles

Emissions tested & met but dsm could not register

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 13 Nov 2020 68,133 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 68,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 52,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,277 miles

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

unable to obtain emission reading

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release have cut and removed string tied around seat belt clasp which was causing clasp to not click into locking mechanism (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,674 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NJ63 VWS 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 60%.

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 NJ63 VWS, 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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NJ63 VWS is a 2013 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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