2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · JJ04 JAR
2013 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 63,769 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JJ04 JAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 63,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JJ04 JAR 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 (JJ04 JAR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
JJ04 JAR Mileage History
- 08/03/202457,752 mi
- 07/03/202560,391 mi+2,639 mi
- 13/03/202560,394 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/202663,767 mi+3,373 mi
- 12/03/202663,769 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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