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BU63 UCT

2013 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,480 mi
Last recorded62,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 UCT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,480 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

epc lamp on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2026 62,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

epc lamp on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2025 58,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,928 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 51,225 miles

Coolant leak Low* ()

Drivers washer jet blocked

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,972 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 47,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 46,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,727 miles

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)

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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BU63 UCT is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU63 UCT, 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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BU63 UCT is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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