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A5 XGV

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,982 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2025 119,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 119,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside both adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,334 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,422 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,552 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,685 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 XGV is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A5 XGV, 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 A5 XGV registered?

A5 XGV is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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