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BD13 RYC

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 RYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Within lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Within lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,858 miles

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,425 miles

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 23 Nov 2023 85,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,136 miles

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

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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BD13 RYC is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BD13 RYC, 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 BD13 RYC registered?

BD13 RYC is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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