2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,255 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    786 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    385 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    416 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.1%
  2. Suspension9.0%
  3. Tyres8.9%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Body & chassis4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Audi A4?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2013 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,255 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).