Vehicle History Check
A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.
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2013 AUDI A3
2.0L · DIESEL · GREY
LAST MOT
Jun 2026
MILEAGE
136,551 mi
MOT SUMMARY
1 failure across 12 MOTs
4 advisories on record
DE13 EGF
SCORED
18 Oct 2026
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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection
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Need to know
Late MOT tests
2 late tests; the longest lapse was 79 days with no MOT certificate, before the 3 November 2021 test. Ask the seller why. A car kept off the road under a SORN needs no MOT, so a gap can have an innocent explanation.
Above the average for similar cars
The average Bonafied score for a 2013 AUDI A3 is 60 (based on 89 cars). This one is above average.
2 years' mileage out of step
All 12 odometer readings run forward; 2 years' mileage sit well above or below the others. Not a backward step, so no warning.
A small gap in the record
About 7 months of this car's testable life aren't covered by a test. Too little to move the score by more than a point.
Taxed
DVLA records this car's tax status as Taxed.
A run is starting
The last 2 tests were clean. We call it a run from three.
Not checked
We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.
No structural defect recorded
None of the 12 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.
No sign of an import
DVLA records the car's first UK registration within two years of its manufacture, so nothing suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.
Mileage history
Average 9,217 miles per year.
Fuel
Diesel
CO₂
108 g/km
Euro Standard
Euro 5
CAZ Status
Not compliant
Annual VED
£20/yr
V5C last issued
12 Oct 2026
Registered
Chester
12 tests on record · tap a test
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
What's next
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Before you commit
The highest-stakes decisions before money changes hands.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.
ClickMechanicWhen you're ready to buy
Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.
Breakdown Cover
Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.
AutoAid BreakdownExtended Warranty
Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.
Warranty WiseOnce it's yours
Tax the vehicle
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKTransfer the V5C
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKMOT and Servicing
Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.
BookMyGarageTyres
Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.
MyTyres.co.ukParts and Maintenance
Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.
GSF Car PartsDisclaimer
- Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
- This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
- Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
- Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
- Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
- Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.