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L40 SKB

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 105,455 miles

Alternator bearings noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2026 105,455 miles

Alternator bearings noisy

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,294 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 81,294 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,897 miles

Oil temperature bypassed,no dipstick

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 73,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil temperature bypassed,no dipstick

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,585 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,259 miles

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2020 56,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 46,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,665 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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L40 SKB 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 L40 SKB, 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 L40 SKB registered?

L40 SKB is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is L40 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 SKB 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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