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BL53 EDD

2013 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EDD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 85,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,136 miles

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,387 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 6 Jan 2018 45,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,178 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking inbetween the tread

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking in between the tread and also worn out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,026 miles

n/s/r tyre is going out of shape on the inside

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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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BL53 EDD is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 EDD, 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

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What year was BL53 EDD registered?

BL53 EDD is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is BL53 EDD safe to buy?

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