2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · Y13 JBB
2013 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 89,990 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y13 JBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 89,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y13 JBB 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 (Y13 JBB) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y13 JBB Mileage History
- 16/05/202382,398 mi
- 07/05/202485,757 mi+3,359 mi
- 13/05/202588,594 mi+2,837 mi
- 02/12/202589,974 mi+1,380 mi
- 03/12/202589,990 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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