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BV13 XDU

2013 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,232 mi
Last recorded147,232 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 146,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Rear arm ball joint dust cover slight cut but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,235 miles

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,066 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 24 Jun 2020 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,138 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,704 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,217 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 43,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV13 XDU is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV13 XDU, 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 BV13 XDU registered?

BV13 XDU is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 XDU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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