2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · G4 AGL
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 167,889 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G4 AGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 167,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 AGL 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 (G4 AGL) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
G4 AGL Mileage History
- 24/08/2022130,933 mi
- 10/08/2023146,794 mi+15,861 mi
- 09/08/2024160,237 mi+13,443 mi
- 01/05/2026167,882 mi+7,645 mi
- 09/05/2026167,889 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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