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SP63 OBS

2013 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 OBS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 86,846 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Passed on limit (8.2.1.2 (g))

x2 front brake discs scored/pitted-slight oil leak

Fail 7 May 2024 86,846 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))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Passed on limit (8.2.1.2 (g))

x2 front brake discs scored/pitted-slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2023 86,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,913 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 48,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,064 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 48,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front and rear (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,349 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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SP63 OBS is a 2013 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP63 OBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP63 OBS registered?

SP63 OBS is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is SP63 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 OBS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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