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AL51 ESO

2013 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 ESO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 92,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 35,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,174 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,718 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,300 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,984 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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AL51 ESO is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AL51 ESO, 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 AL51 ESO registered?

AL51 ESO is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is AL51 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 ESO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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