2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · NK12 AUD
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 110,075 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK12 AUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 110,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NK12 AUD 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 (NK12 AUD) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NK12 AUD Mileage History
- 06/03/202499,024 mi
- 10/03/2025105,287 mi+6,263 mi
- 12/03/2025105,309 mi+22 mi
- 20/02/2026110,074 mi+4,765 mi
- 20/02/2026110,075 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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