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L18 SBG

2013 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 SBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,595 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 105,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

handbrake swich

Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,265 miles

Central exhaust joint clamp

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 113,925 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative inoperative all sensors missing (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,132 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Centre exhaust clamp broken/ corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe trailing arms corroded

Underside covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 99,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Centre exhaust clamp broken/ corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe trailing arms corroded

Underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,283 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2022 95,283 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 89,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen stone chip damaged

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,018 miles

Full covers fitted underside

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Full covers fitted underside

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 78,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 59,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 49,283 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,427 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing low at outside edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,427 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing low at outside edges.

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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L18 SBG is a 2013 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L18 SBG, 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 L18 SBG registered?

L18 SBG is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is L18 SBG safe to buy?

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