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A5 XEH

2013 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XEH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,019 miles

under trays fitted tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,985 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,008 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Record A Reading

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Front Outer Inner Hub Cv Gators Have Grease On Them But No Sign Of Leaks

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 52,329 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer C.V boot inner clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm rear. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm rear. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Front passenger seat belt. (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,213 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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A5 XEH is a 2013 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 XEH, 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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A5 XEH is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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