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431 COL

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 COL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,778 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 109,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 103,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,995 miles

nothing emitted on the emissions test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,339 miles

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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431 COL is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 431 COL, 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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What year was 431 COL registered?

431 COL is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 431 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 431 COL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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