2013 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · RS13 APS
2013 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 103,828 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS13 APS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 103,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS13 APS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A4 (RS13 APS) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RS13 APS Mileage History
- 20/08/202294,466 mi
- 17/08/202397,103 mi+2,637 mi
- 16/08/202499,711 mi+2,608 mi
- 18/08/2025101,639 mi+1,928 mi
- 18/08/2026103,828 mi+2,189 mi
Average of roughly 2,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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