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B5 TPB

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,479 mi
Last recorded68,479 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TPB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,784 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 65,784 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel to check tread of tyre (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe Surface Corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,537 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded/pitted

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,249 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 36,249 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,575 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 21,605 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 21,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B5 TPB is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black 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 B5 TPB, 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 B5 TPB registered?

B5 TPB is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is B5 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 TPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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