2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · NA13 VJO
2013 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2013. Recorded mileage 97,125 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA13 VJO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 97,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA13 VJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A3 (NA13 VJO) between May 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb or bulb holder problem (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
NA13 VJO Mileage History
- 09/05/201620,365 mi
- 11/10/201622,797 mi+2,432 mi
- 04/10/201727,278 mi+4,481 mi
- 06/10/201832,341 mi+5,063 mi
- 05/10/201937,369 mi+5,028 mi
- 05/10/202044,745 mi+7,376 mi
- 30/09/202150,237 mi+5,492 mi
- 07/10/202256,900 mi+6,663 mi
- 04/10/202366,933 mi+10,033 mi
- 04/10/202366,933 mi
- 08/10/202474,143 mi+7,210 mi
- 29/09/202582,028 mi+7,885 mi
- 07/10/202691,725 mi+9,697 mi
- 07/10/202697,125 mi+5,400 mi
Average of roughly 7,372 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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