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DK13 KVE

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,538 mi
Last recorded172,538 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 KVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 172,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake inbalance 29%

Fail 14 Oct 2026 172,538 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake inbalance 29%

Pass 2 Oct 2025 167,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 167,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 158,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 150,400 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 140,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 134,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,643 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,483 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,483 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,788 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DK13 KVE is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black 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 DK13 KVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK13 KVE registered?

DK13 KVE is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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