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BF13 SYJ

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,319 mi
Last recorded157,319 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 SYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 157,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 139,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,286 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 125,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,060 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,864 miles

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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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BF13 SYJ is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black 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 BF13 SYJ, 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 BF13 SYJ registered?

BF13 SYJ is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is BF13 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 SYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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