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SJ13 XGL

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,876 mi
Last recorded178,876 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 XGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 178,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 158,843 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 158,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 148,707 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil pressure/level light flashing.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 148,707 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted insecure in clip. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil pressure/level light flashing.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated guide missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 130,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated guide missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not in guides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 123,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not in guides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 112,417 miles

front both side upper suspension arms has minor splits

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,868 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,145 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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SJ13 XGL is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ13 XGL, 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 SJ13 XGL registered?

SJ13 XGL is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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