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FY13 RZV

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,331 mi
Last recorded178,331 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 RZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 178,331 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear seats folded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 178,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear seats folded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 168,654 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve is loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner wall ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,863 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2024 158,860 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides,rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides,STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,165 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,163 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 127,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 120,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,232 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Due to rev limiter emissions not registering on machine

Front upper suspension arm rubbers splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Due to rev limiter emissions not registering on machine

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front upper suspension arm rubbers splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,690 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 RZV is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RZV, 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

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What year was FY13 RZV registered?

FY13 RZV is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is FY13 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 RZV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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