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BD13 VRZ

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,315 mi
Last recorded105,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,705 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 255/35/19 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall damages 255/35/19 ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,655 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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BD13 VRZ is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

BD13 VRZ is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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