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BG13 RFN

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 RFN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 145,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 145,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,510 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top inner bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 132,077 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 132,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 126,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 119,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 108,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,525 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,544 miles

Emissions reading low(clean) analyser unable to pick up

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 RFN 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 BG13 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

BG13 RFN is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 RFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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