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DA13 FRD

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 142,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 142,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 134,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,396 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 125,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 114,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 108,942 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 106,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 90,720 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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DA13 FRD is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA13 FRD, 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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DA13 FRD is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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