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D5 AVU

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,975 mi
Last recorded144,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,975 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 144,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,115 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2024 120,486 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,672 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 107,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,808 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tread also un even (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,686 miles

emissions clean

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Fail 27 Jan 2018 68,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions clean

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,989 miles

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

Nearside 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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D5 AVU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D5 AVU, 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 D5 AVU registered?

D5 AVU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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