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AY13 VKJ

2013 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 74,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,165 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall has damage cords not showing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front outer sidewall has damage cords not showing at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,714 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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AY13 VKJ is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AY13 VKJ, 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 AY13 VKJ registered?

AY13 VKJ is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AY13 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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