2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J3 OGV
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 84,171 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J3 OGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 84,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J3 OGV 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 (J3 OGV) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J3 OGV Mileage History
- 13/06/202259,083 mi
- 12/07/202373,440 mi+14,357 mi
- 10/07/202481,611 mi+8,171 mi
- 15/07/202481,611 mi
- 09/07/202584,171 mi+2,560 mi
Average of roughly 8,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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