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RK13 BBJ

2013 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,006 mi
Last recorded171,006 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 171,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 166,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise steering rack noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2024 160,840 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 160,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 160,307 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all pads getting low

both front tyres low and wearing inner edge

front plate damaged

minor blow on link sleeve

wear on rear discs

Pass 13 Mar 2023 150,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 142,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55W16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55W16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR(225/55W16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL(S ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BOLD(225/55Y16XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 122,294 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 122,213 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 113,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 113,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RK13 BBJ is a 2013 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK13 BBJ, 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 RK13 BBJ registered?

RK13 BBJ is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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