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BF13 RBU

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear undertray loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,853 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 66,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 61,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,100 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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BF13 RBU is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF13 RBU, 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 BF13 RBU registered?

BF13 RBU is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is BF13 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 RBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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