2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · JP13 BAT
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 162,408 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JP13 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 162,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JP13 BAT 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 (JP13 BAT) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
JP13 BAT Mileage History
- 19/01/2022138,587 mi
- 14/01/2023143,283 mi+4,696 mi
- 18/01/2024150,861 mi+7,578 mi
- 06/05/2025162,408 mi+11,547 mi
- 06/05/2025162,408 mi
Average of roughly 7,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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