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CU13 NRV

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 NRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,440 miles

30% brake imbalance across front axle

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 85,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind on o/s/f brake

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,036 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2024 83,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,199 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,147 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 77,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,499 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,554 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,232 miles

emmisions do not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emmisions do not register on smoke meter

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,602 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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CU13 NRV is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CU13 NRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU13 NRV registered?

CU13 NRV is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is CU13 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 NRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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