2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FX13 YOA
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 157,871 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX13 YOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 157,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX13 YOA 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 (FX13 YOA) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
FX13 YOA Mileage History
- 22/08/2022119,297 mi
- 21/08/2023129,572 mi+10,275 mi
- 23/08/2024138,290 mi+8,718 mi
- 22/08/2025147,889 mi+9,599 mi
- 02/09/2026157,871 mi+9,982 mi
Average of roughly 9,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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