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AA51 ZAP

2013 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 ZAP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,157 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 114,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 105,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 98,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,396 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,927 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 35 zr 19 extra load (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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AA51 ZAP is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AA51 ZAP, 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 AA51 ZAP registered?

AA51 ZAP is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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