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A26 DLG

2013 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DLG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,566 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 105,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 58,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 46,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 322,277 miles

front tyres wearing thin

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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A26 DLG is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A26 DLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 DLG registered?

A26 DLG is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is A26 DLG safe to buy?

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