2013 Audi A3 · 95,189 MOT tests
2013 Audi A3 reliability
2013 Audi A3s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 A3 years (95,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 90,026
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 95,189
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.3%
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics6.7%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.42%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.38%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.12%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.68%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi A3 reliable?
2013 Audi A3s fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 A3 years (95,189 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.31% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.54% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A3 shows 90,026 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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