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BN13 GCU

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,715 mi
Last recorded144,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 132,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,787 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt tensioner pulley worn

Fail 6 Jan 2023 124,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt tensioner pulley worn

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,823 miles

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

Rear 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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))

centre exhaust fitting clap corroded and snapped

Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm(limit is 1.6mm) and outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm(limit is 1.6mm) and outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs corroding

service due light is on

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,967 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres show tread lifting on inside

under trays ftd front to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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BN13 GCU 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 71.4%.

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 BN13 GCU, 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 BN13 GCU registered?

BN13 GCU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BN13 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 GCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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