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T29 ERA

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

137,224 mi
Last recorded137,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 ERA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 152,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 133,837 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 146,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 146,668 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe clamp missing

Fail 5 Jul 2024 128,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe clamp missing

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,894 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,678 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NIALS

Fail 7 Sep 2022 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NIALS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 111,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 55,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T29 ERA is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 T29 ERA, 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 T29 ERA registered?

T29 ERA is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for T29 ERA shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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