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SL13 DOU

2013 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 DOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 132,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 127,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,679 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 114,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Belt retaining buckle not working / blocked. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Belt retaining buckle not working / blocked. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,689 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID Bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam HID Bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 73,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 55,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 and inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 70,060 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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SL13 DOU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL13 DOU, 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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SL13 DOU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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