2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · LC63 CZO
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 114,126 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC63 CZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 114,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC63 CZO 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 (LC63 CZO) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC63 CZO Mileage History
- 26/09/202498,701 mi
- 26/09/202498,701 mi
- 02/10/2025108,254 mi+9,553 mi
- 02/10/2026114,121 mi+5,867 mi
- 05/10/2026114,126 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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