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K40 JHJ

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,705 mi
Last recorded166,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 166,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 164,404 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear main arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise from engine on near side. suspect injector seal/washer

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 163,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 162,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 162,348 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 156,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 156,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,414 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 25 Nov 2019 127,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,075 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,075 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,360 miles

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

center exhaust sleeve corroded and split

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,066 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cord/ply

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and weak

oil leak at gearbox

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,364 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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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K40 JHJ is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K40 JHJ, 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 K40 JHJ registered?

K40 JHJ is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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