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BAN 541R

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,074 mi
Last recorded75,074 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 541R
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,403 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet safety catch broken

Fail 4 Sep 2023 55,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet safety catch broken

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,332 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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BAN 541R is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BAN 541R, 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 BAN 541R registered?

BAN 541R is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is BAN 541R safe to buy?

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