2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · RK13 FVU
2013 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 69,080 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK13 FVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 69,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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RK13 FVU 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 (RK13 FVU) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RK13 FVU Mileage History
- 25/04/202242,991 mi
- 03/04/202349,404 mi+6,413 mi
- 19/04/202456,331 mi+6,927 mi
- 16/04/202562,997 mi+6,666 mi
- 10/04/202669,080 mi+6,083 mi
Average of roughly 6,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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