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BU13 GXB

2013 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,467 mi
Last recorded171,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 171,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 171,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 164,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve and clamps corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 164,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve and clamps corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 156,164 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 156,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle muddy

Pass 10 May 2019 138,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joiner corroded /weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted preventing full inpection

Pass 11 May 2018 122,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foward and rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward and rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays preventing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2017 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Winter tyres fitted on front wheel only.

under trays preventing full inspection of underneath of car also has 2 securing screws missing but is not insecure

Pass 16 May 2016 83,935 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 83,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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BU13 GXB is a 2013 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU13 GXB, 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 BU13 GXB registered?

BU13 GXB is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BU13 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 GXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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