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BU13 PUF

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 PUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 146,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 123,552 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 123,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,632 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,632 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating In mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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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BU13 PUF 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 75%.

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 BU13 PUF, 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 BU13 PUF registered?

BU13 PUF is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is BU13 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 PUF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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