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GL13 VRM

2013 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 VRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 119,880 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 119,878 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,105 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Heatshield missing

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp leveler rod separating

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,105 miles

undertray and plastic covers fitted underbody

Fail 20 Dec 2023 104,105 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

undertray and plastic covers fitted underbody

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 104,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,792 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,768 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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GL13 VRM is a 2013 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL13 VRM, 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 GL13 VRM registered?

GL13 VRM is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is GL13 VRM safe to buy?

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