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OV13 VBU

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply/cord layer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply/cord layer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,729 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded/flaking

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,353 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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OV13 VBU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV13 VBU, 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 OV13 VBU registered?

OV13 VBU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is OV13 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 VBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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