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BL13 EXG

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,305 mi
Last recorded155,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 EXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,305 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 154,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Sep 2024 140,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 139,492 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 111,492 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 111,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 110,083 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/5017 98 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/5017 98 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 109,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/5017 98 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/5017 98 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 109,219 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2021 99,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2020 95,421 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 92,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,912 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,586 miles

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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BL13 EXG is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL13 EXG, 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 BL13 EXG registered?

BL13 EXG is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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