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DA13 XRE

2013 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,173 mi
Last recorded119,173 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 117,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,199 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,673 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 112,671 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed turbo slightly worn (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also cv joint badly worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,312 miles

Front Outer both cv boots slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 104,311 miles

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

Front Outer both cv boots slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,814 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp broken releasing minor exhaust gases 2nd clamp is holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 29,674 miles

offside front tyre worn. nearside rear tyre worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,102 miles

Nearside 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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DA13 XRE is a 2013 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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