2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R21 TAN
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 151,166 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R21 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 151,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R21 TAN 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 (R21 TAN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
R21 TAN Mileage History
- 12/10/2022120,626 mi
- 11/10/2023130,300 mi+9,674 mi
- 12/10/2024140,474 mi+10,174 mi
- 10/10/2025151,166 mi+10,692 mi
- 11/10/2025151,166 mi
Average of roughly 10,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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