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DS63 CAU

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,272 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 71,272 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both upper arms bush fully split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,081 miles

Coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,811 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,769 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 41,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 25,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DS63 CAU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS63 CAU, 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 DS63 CAU registered?

DS63 CAU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2013.

Is DS63 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 CAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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