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FT13 DCV

2013 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 117,446 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides/recommend replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2025 117,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides/recommend replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 113,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve has a slight blow on front pipe to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,215 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 99,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 90,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,564 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,564 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and near limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,256 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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FT13 DCV is a 2013 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT13 DCV, 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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FT13 DCV is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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