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YA13 HWV

2013 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,735 mi
Last recorded168,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 HWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 168,735 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Emissions close to legal limits

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,735 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Emissions close to legal limits

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 160,155 miles

Emissions close to legal limits

Offside Front DRL light goes on/off along with the position light

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated looks as new but deformed and signs of grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 139,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 132,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,912 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 124,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,112 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,002 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

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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YA13 HWV is a 2013 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA13 HWV, 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 YA13 HWV registered?

YA13 HWV is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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