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BRN 7Y

2013 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,626 mi
Last recorded192,626 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 7Y
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 192,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 188,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 188,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 187,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 187,515 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 183,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 183,698 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 176,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 172,166 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 172,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2019 163,875 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken but not leaking

Nearside Front tyre has kerb marks to outer sidewall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,871 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 124,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres right on the limit

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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BRN 7Y is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red 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 BRN 7Y, 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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BRN 7Y is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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