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SM13 YVS

2013 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,454 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 62,118 miles

Engine cover & under trims / tray fitted at time of inspection, unable to inspect covered items

Items removed from interior mirror prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 52,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 39,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 39,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre showing signs of small cracks appearing in between tread pattern areas

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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SM13 YVS is a 2013 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 YVS, 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 SM13 YVS registered?

SM13 YVS is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 2013.

Is SM13 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 YVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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