2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SDZ 116
2013 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 88,233 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SDZ 116 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 88,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SDZ 116 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 (SDZ 116) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SDZ 116 Mileage History
- 18/08/202382,427 mi
- 08/08/202484,323 mi+1,896 mi
- 06/08/202586,413 mi+2,090 mi
- 07/08/202688,233 mi+1,820 mi
- 10/08/202688,233 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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