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AP13 PWJ

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 PWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,997 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 139,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 130,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 126,054 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 89,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,517 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 65,005 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,752 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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AP13 PWJ is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AP13 PWJ, 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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AP13 PWJ is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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