2013 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · OL57 HAM
2013 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 118,450 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OL57 HAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 118,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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OL57 HAM 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 (OL57 HAM) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
OL57 HAM Mileage History
- 02/12/2024107,324 mi
- 02/12/2024107,324 mi
- 09/12/2025115,314 mi+7,990 mi
- 15/05/2026118,394 mi+3,080 mi
- 19/05/2026118,450 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 7,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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