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AU13 VAY

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,316 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 128,316 miles

Front Brake modification unsafe lining loose (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 101,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,872 miles

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

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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AU13 VAY is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU13 VAY, 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 AU13 VAY registered?

AU13 VAY is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AU13 VAY safe to buy?

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