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JO56 PLB

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO56 PLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,683 miles

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

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

center exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2025 87,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,369 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 87,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 79,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,558 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure bolts corroded in centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,258 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/reversing light in op

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,665 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,066 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,888 miles

Central Front Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,888 miles

Central Front Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,578 miles

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

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

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,715 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 75,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,115 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 50,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,643 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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JO56 PLB is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JO56 PLB, 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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JO56 PLB is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2013.

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