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BJ13 UJD

2013 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,708 mi
Last recorded184,708 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 UJD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 184,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 184,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 177,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 163,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 151,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 133,561 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2021 111,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In a very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 110,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In a very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,738 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm pad thickness remaining(visual check) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm pad thickness remaining(visual check) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner TWI worn out of shape below 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm pad thickness remaining(visual check) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm pad thickness remaining(visual check) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,045 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low flow on emissions no readings

Pass 5 May 2016 28,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 May 2016 28,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

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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BJ13 UJD is a 2013 Audi A5 in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ13 UJD, 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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BJ13 UJD is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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