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AF13 YLY

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and side edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2026 129,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and side edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 118,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 118,082 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,303 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 109,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 86,602 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,332 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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AF13 YLY 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 AF13 YLY, 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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AF13 YLY is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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