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AUDI A32013 · 1.6L DIESEL

TM06 ART

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2013 AUDI A3 — DIESEL, 1598cc. This vehicle has 56,414 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection on 24 October 2025 at 56,414 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum legal standards. While a failure was recorded on 21 August 2025 at 56,098 miles, the subsequent pass just two months later suggests a minor adjustment or consumable-related issue that was promptly rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,340 miles per year. The data shows a steady pattern of usage, with only 1,750 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 2,670 miles between August 2024 and October 2025. This low-frequency usage typically results in less wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components and fluid breakdown due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by age and inactivity rather than high mileage. Given the low usage, inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking or flat spotting, and check for perished suspension bushes which can degrade without significant mileage. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as calipers can seize on vehicles that are not driven frequently. While the MOT record shows no structural advisories, a close look at the underbody for surface rust remains necessary to ensure the low mileage has not masked the structural integrity of the chassis.

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85
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection on 24 October 2025 at 56,414 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum legal standards. While a failure was recorded on 21 August 2025 at 56,098 miles, the subsequent pass just two months later suggests a minor adjustment or consumable-related issue that was promptly rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,340 miles per year. The data shows a steady pattern of usage, with only 1,750 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 2,670 miles between August 2024 and October 2025. This low-frequency usage typically results in less wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine, though it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components and fluid breakdown due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by age and inactivity rather than high mileage. Given the low usage, inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking or flat spotting, and check for perished suspension bushes which can degrade without significant mileage. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as calipers can seize on vehicles that are not driven frequently. While the MOT record shows no structural advisories, a close look at the underbody for surface rust remains necessary to ensure the low mileage has not masked the structural integrity of the chassis.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (TM06 ART) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2023 and October 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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