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FJ13 VNE

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,373 mi
Last recorded159,373 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 156,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not needed till 2018

Fail 9 Apr 2024 148,970 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not needed till 2018

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2023 142,250 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays

Fail 12 Apr 2023 142,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays

Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 132,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detached (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 119,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,009 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at the time of test.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,284 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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FJ13 VNE is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ13 VNE, 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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FJ13 VNE is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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