2013 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · OO07 OCS
2013 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 95,622 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO07 OCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 95,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO07 OCS 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 (OO07 OCS) between May 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OO07 OCS Mileage History
- 29/05/202481,744 mi
- 29/05/202481,746 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/202589,324 mi+7,578 mi
- 20/05/202589,324 mi
- 19/05/202695,622 mi+6,298 mi
Average of roughly 7,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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