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AF13 OTV

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,753 mi
Last recorded154,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 154,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,739 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2024 151,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,756 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall has cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,271 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear fog light has bulbs not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,267 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front wiper blades smearing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear fog light has bulbs not working

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,620 miles

Nearside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Offside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

Offside Front Close to 1.6mm legal wear limit

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

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 OTV is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

AF13 OTV is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AF13 OTV safe to buy?

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