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WL62 HBC

2013 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 169,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame appears to have had welding repairs and been covered in underseal.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 169,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 154,503 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR AXLE/SUBFRAME

Pass 3 May 2024 149,585 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 134,857 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 134,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,602 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 121,602 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Adjusted (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 104,798 miles

Front Head lamps washer jets very slow to retract

Rear Unable to open tailgate via button on the tailgate

Pass 5 May 2020 90,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Zero read on emissions due to rev restriction.

Fail 5 May 2020 90,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Zero read on emissions due to rev restriction.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 65,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not exposing cords

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not exposing cords

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

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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WL62 HBC is a 2013 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL62 HBC, 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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WL62 HBC is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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