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551 MBA

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 MBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 115,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 103,520 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 93,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,553 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too low to record

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,750 miles

Emissions too low to record

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,117 miles

engine coves fitted

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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551 MBA is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 79,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 551 MBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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551 MBA is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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