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BG63 VXA

2013 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VXA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 147,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp aims on lower limit

headlamps flickering

Fail 1 Apr 2024 147,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp aims on lower limit

headlamps flickering

Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,272 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,528 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 32,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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
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BG63 VXA is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG63 VXA, 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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BG63 VXA is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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