2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · E21 AAB
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 139,914 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E21 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 139,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E21 AAB 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 (E21 AAB) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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.
E21 AAB Mileage History
- 28/01/2022111,830 mi
- 31/10/2022122,254 mi+10,424 mi
- 31/10/2023127,053 mi+4,799 mi
- 04/11/2024133,841 mi+6,788 mi
- 29/01/2026139,914 mi+6,073 mi
Average of roughly 7,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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