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AB51 ALV

2013 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 ALV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,697 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Left rear level sensor broken. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower closure cover for front bumper becoming insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 83,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,974 miles

Nearside Rear nail in 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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AB51 ALV is a 2013 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB51 ALV, 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 AB51 ALV registered?

AB51 ALV is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AB51 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 ALV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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