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R16 HML

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,247 mi
Last recorded141,247 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HML
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 141,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 141,245 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 117,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 117,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,766 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,694 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,661 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Very heavily corroded and disc surface coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm and crumbling away (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,816 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,202 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,430 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,726 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 55,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 55,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,163 miles

Offside Rear Lower ball joint oil leak ?

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak rack boots damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,163 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower ball joint oil leak ?

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak rack boots damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,501 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both sides of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 26,418 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both front and rear. (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both sides of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,382 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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R16 HML is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R16 HML, 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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R16 HML is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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