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2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,311 mi
Last recorded60,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 SD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass is insecure and loose / held in place by cellotape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is leaving streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front under shield is damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 60,184 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both Front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bent arm outer ball joint gaitor is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Forward Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror glass is insecure and loose / held in place by cellotape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is leaving streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front under shield is damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,912 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP CORRODED/SPLIT. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,028 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake warning light is very dim in operation. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm inner bush is starting to tear and signs of leaking oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are starting to corrode and pitt inner/outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 33,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bent arm inner bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake warning light is very dim in operation. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm inner bush is starting to tear and signs of leaking oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are starting to corrode and pitt inner/outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded and pitted due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are corroded and pitted due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,884 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 27,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp in insecure and knocked out of alignment due to accident damage. Headlamp mountings are cracked and damaged. (4.1.1 (c))

Front brake discs are starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,968 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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15 SD is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 70,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 15 SD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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15 SD is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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