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C8 MDS

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,361 mi
Last recorded79,361 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,361 miles

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2026 79,361 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,921 miles

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,504 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,643 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,375 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,955 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,852 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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C8 MDS 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 91.7%.

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 C8 MDS, 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 C8 MDS registered?

C8 MDS is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is C8 MDS safe to buy?

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