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BG13 SVA

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,548 mi
Last recorded222,548 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 222,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 218,114 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 218,087 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 208,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 190,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very low in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre very low in center and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,607 miles

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

Front tyre is slightly worn in the inside edge

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 SVA is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

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

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