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BG13 OTY

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,172 mi
Last recorded100,172 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 OTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,172 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind and been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 85,461 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind and been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 43,677 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 32,952 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 32,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 29,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,703 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 21,455 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 21,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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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BG13 OTY is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG13 OTY, 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 BG13 OTY registered?

BG13 OTY is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is BG13 OTY safe to buy?

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