2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · X28 CAF
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 59,142 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X28 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 59,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X28 CAF 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 (X28 CAF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
X28 CAF Mileage History
- 26/04/202344,040 mi
- 25/04/202448,648 mi+4,608 mi
- 26/04/202448,648 mi
- 16/04/202554,294 mi+5,646 mi
- 20/04/202659,142 mi+4,848 mi
Average of roughly 5,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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