2013 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · HF13 YKL
2013 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 73,913 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF13 YKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 73,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF13 YKL 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 A7 (HF13 YKL) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
HF13 YKL Mileage History
- 15/08/202364,515 mi
- 22/08/202364,612 mi+97 mi
- 20/09/202468,824 mi+4,212 mi
- 01/04/202570,336 mi+1,512 mi
- 17/03/202673,913 mi+3,577 mi
Average of roughly 3,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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