2013 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · J20 DHE
2013 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 91,723 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J20 DHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 91,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J20 DHE 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 (J20 DHE) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J20 DHE Mileage History
- 14/09/202367,146 mi
- 21/12/202369,448 mi+2,302 mi
- 23/01/202579,448 mi+10,000 mi
- 16/01/202691,723 mi+12,275 mi
- 16/01/202691,723 mi
Average of roughly 10,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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