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WE09 SAM

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE09 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 143,074 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 143,074 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 125,963 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,519 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 90,519 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,208 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front wipers poor

unable to check front wheel bearings due to automatic drivetrain

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,908 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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WE09 SAM is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WE09 SAM, 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 WE09 SAM registered?

WE09 SAM is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is WE09 SAM safe to buy?

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