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ABZ 171

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,181 mi
Last recorded185,181 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 171
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 185,181 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2024 176,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 168,300 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 157,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-tray fitted obstructing some components view

Pass 20 Sep 2021 145,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 145,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower/rear arm on the front needs replacing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 133,430 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,998 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 83,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper clearing poorly

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,179 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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ABZ 171 is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ABZ 171, 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 ABZ 171 registered?

ABZ 171 is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is ABZ 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 171 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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