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71 CDL

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,069 mi
Last recorded154,069 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 CDL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 154,069 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2X (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,872 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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71 CDL is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 71 CDL, 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 71 CDL registered?

71 CDL is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is 71 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 CDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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