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BN13 FVM

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,251 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 126,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,304 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 60,576 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outside wall

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,912 miles

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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BN13 FVM is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN13 FVM, 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 BN13 FVM registered?

BN13 FVM is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BN13 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 FVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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