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PL13 GAU

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,422 mi
Last recorded91,422 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 91,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 91,422 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,207 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 95,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/50/17

Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,264 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre size is 225/50/17

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,517 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,968 miles

Central Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,569 miles

front brake check

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,508 miles

brake check

rear tyres signs of wear and perishing

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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PL13 GAU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL13 GAU, 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 PL13 GAU registered?

PL13 GAU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2013.

Is PL13 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL13 GAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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