2013 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · 678 BB
2013 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 167,275 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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678 BB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 167,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
678 BB 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 (678 BB) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
678 BB Mileage History
- 12/12/2023146,862 mi
- 12/12/2023146,862 mi
- 16/12/2024163,518 mi+16,656 mi
- 06/01/2026167,275 mi+3,757 mi
- 06/01/2026167,275 mi
Average of roughly 9,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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