2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RR12 LEX
2013 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 148,935 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RR12 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 148,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RR12 LEX 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 (RR12 LEX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RR12 LEX Mileage History
- 20/04/2023125,490 mi
- 26/04/2024137,800 mi+12,310 mi
- 26/04/2024137,801 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2025142,353 mi+4,552 mi
- 23/04/2026148,935 mi+6,582 mi
Average of roughly 7,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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