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AF13 OTS

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,799 mi
Last recorded162,799 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 162,799 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 162,795 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 145,110 miles

All front upper inner suspension arms circular bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 145,110 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Connecting sleeve corroed/deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All front upper inner suspension arms circular bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 126,898 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE HAS STEPPED TREAD INNER

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 126,597 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 107,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,928 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Nearside Front tyre is on twi

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,960 miles

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ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,166 miles

rear tyres wearing low

run out on front tyre tread on inside

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF13 OTS is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black 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 AF13 OTS, 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 AF13 OTS registered?

AF13 OTS is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AF13 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 OTS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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