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DS13 OBC

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

232,909 mi
Last recorded232,909 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 OBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 232,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 13 May 2025 231,335 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 216,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 202,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 188,443 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 174,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 161,859 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,944 miles

Both front arm rear bushes starting to spilt

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,944 miles

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

Both front arm rear bushes starting to spilt

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,640 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sun visor can be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position but clip is defective

Pass 12 May 2016 71,287 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,282 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DS13 OBC 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 78.6%.

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 DS13 OBC, 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 DS13 OBC registered?

DS13 OBC is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is DS13 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 OBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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