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DY51 SEY

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 SEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 95,929 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,653 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,068 miles

Central Rear Boot cant be opened from outside but can be opened with the key

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 50,063 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Boot cant be opened from outside but can be opened with the key

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,601 miles

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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DY51 SEY 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 DY51 SEY, 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 DY51 SEY registered?

DY51 SEY is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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