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B8 XAB

2013 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 170,263 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 164,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 164,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 158,996 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,843 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2022 146,843 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 25 Aug 2021 134,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,209 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B8 XAB is a 2013 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B8 XAB, 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 B8 XAB registered?

B8 XAB is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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