2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · EL02 VAL
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 102,463 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL02 VAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 102,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL02 VAL 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 (EL02 VAL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EL02 VAL Mileage History
- 24/09/202495,746 mi
- 18/09/202599,508 mi+3,762 mi
- 23/09/202599,886 mi+378 mi
- 11/09/2026102,463 mi+2,577 mi
- 11/09/2026102,463 mi
Average of roughly 3,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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