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FY13 RVU

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,300 mi
Last recorded178,300 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 178,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 161,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 150,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail split from damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,492 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2023 140,492 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2022 130,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,922 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,922 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,407 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,287 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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FY13 RVU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY13 RVU, 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

How do I check the history of FY13 RVU?

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What year was FY13 RVU registered?

FY13 RVU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is FY13 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 RVU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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