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A28 FFY

2013 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 FFY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 106,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 12.970 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1280 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 85,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 74,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer has leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 53,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corrosion/lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,757 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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A28 FFY is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A28 FFY, 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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A28 FFY is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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