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A20 VGW

2013 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VGW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear break reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 88,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear break reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 42,834 miles

Engine covers and or under covers fitted not allowing full Inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2018 37,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A20 VGW is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A20 VGW, 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 A20 VGW registered?

A20 VGW is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is A20 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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