Audi A4 (2013)
2013 Audi A4
CarHunch analysed 19,145 real MOT records for the 2013 Audi A4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Audi A4 passes its MOT first time at 84.6%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement—but nearly 4 in 10 owners have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, so structural and safety issues aren't uncommon enough to ignore. Petrol versions perform notably better (87.8% pass rate) than diesels (84.0%), suggesting the petrol engines are more robust long-term.
With a median mileage of 81,307 miles for an 11-year-old car, these are well-used but not exceptional runners, and the average of 1.82 failures per vehicle indicates most issues are manageable rather than catastrophic. Before buying, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection that explicitly covers suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems—these A4s rack up 12.4 advisories on average, and many cluster around wear items that can spiral into costly repairs if left unchecked.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2013 Audi A4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (85%) | 16,351 | 84% | 1.89 |
| Petrol (15%) | 2,794 | 87.8% | 1.41 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Audi A4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Audi A4 vehicles fall between 63,569 and 102,292 miles.
2013 Audi A4 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,086 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Audi A4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.3%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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