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RV13 GBZ

2013 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 GBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 77,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour flickering and pink in colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,552 miles

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

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

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,820 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,447 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,684 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

BRAKE PADS LOW ALL ROUND

N/S/F TYRE KERB DAMAGE/ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,239 miles

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

front brakes starting to wear thin

puncture n/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brakes starting to wear thin

puncture n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,635 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Service due message displaying on dash

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 GBZ is a 2013 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV13 GBZ registered?

RV13 GBZ is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is RV13 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 GBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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