2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · K23 PHA
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 101,179 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K23 PHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 101,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K23 PHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A3 (K23 PHA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K23 PHA Mileage History
- 09/02/202382,421 mi
- 09/02/202488,542 mi+6,121 mi
- 04/02/202594,748 mi+6,206 mi
- 07/02/202594,756 mi+8 mi
- 09/02/2026101,179 mi+6,423 mi
Average of roughly 6,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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