2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · NK63 PBY
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 120,486 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK63 PBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 120,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK63 PBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A3 (NK63 PBY) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
NK63 PBY Mileage History
- 14/10/202278,976 mi
- 05/10/202389,317 mi+10,341 mi
- 15/01/2025103,971 mi+14,654 mi
- 22/01/2026120,486 mi+16,515 mi
Average of roughly 12,679 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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