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BL56 EDD

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,345 mi
Last recorded189,345 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 EDD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 189,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 162,743 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 129,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm/inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,624 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,097 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 43,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,391 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL56 EDD is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL56 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.

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BL56 EDD is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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