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VN13 BWU

2013 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 167,267 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 158,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 143,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,833 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,734 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))

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

Offside shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,164 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to groove and pitt (3.5.1i)

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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VN13 BWU is a 2013 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN13 BWU, 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 VN13 BWU registered?

VN13 BWU is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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