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A16 TRJ

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,906 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 38,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,773 miles

All 4 tyres cracking between treads especially rears no cords showing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 16,773 miles

All 4 tyres cracking between treads especially rears no cords showing

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A16 TRJ is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 TRJ, 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 A16 TRJ registered?

A16 TRJ is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is A16 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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