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RV13 DSY

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,260 mi
Last recorded137,260 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 137,260 miles

Both rear shock covers deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 137,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both rear shock covers deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 123,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 94,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,031 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges/sides

Fail 28 Jul 2020 85,031 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges/sides

Pass 16 May 2019 75,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 75,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth inner edge/side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 63,964 miles

Front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,993 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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RV13 DSY is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV13 DSY, 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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RV13 DSY is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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