CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG13 RFF

2013 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 RFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 155,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 148,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, also tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, also tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 134,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 109,843 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (rear arm) inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 109,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Front Discs lipped on inner faces.

Front Unable to check wheel bearings due to slight brake bind.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (rear arm) inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,860 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on inner edge and age cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on inner edge and tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 91,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on inner edge and age cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake evidence of being very hot, pads burnt, also slight bind.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on inner edge and tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,539 miles

Front Tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 31 May 2019 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 25 May 2018 55,117 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

service due message on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,612 miles

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

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG13 RFF is a 2013 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG13 RFF?

You can check the full history of BG13 RFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG13 RFF registered?

BG13 RFF is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is BG13 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 RFF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG13 RFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG13 RFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.