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S55 XBL

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,103 mi
Last recorded125,103 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 XBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2026 125,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 105,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,160 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,160 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,127 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer, 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 88,127 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Grey Background. (0.1 (d))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Central, 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer, 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,860 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads in approx 4-5,000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads in approx 2,500 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres all castellated in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,091 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 53,635 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,536 miles

Dashboard lamp illumination fault

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 48,529 miles

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

Dashboard lamp illumination fault

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 36,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,203 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,379 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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S55 XBL is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S55 XBL, 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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S55 XBL is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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