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AY53 ESS

2013 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,651 mi
Last recorded72,651 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ESS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,651 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,637 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,850 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 44,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 31,978 miles

nearside front tyre damaged and scuffed on outer sidewall, offside front tyre slight cut on outer sidewall

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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AY53 ESS is a 2013 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 ESS, 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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What year was AY53 ESS registered?

AY53 ESS is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is AY53 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 ESS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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