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2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,275 mi
Last recorded167,275 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 BB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 167,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 167,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 146,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,914 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat

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

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

Under Tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 104,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need to do front wheel tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need to do front wheel tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,941 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,385 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen wiper blades smearing slight

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,700 miles

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic undertrays 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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678 BB is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 678 BB, 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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678 BB is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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