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DE13 WMJ

2013 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,240 mi
Last recorded159,240 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 WMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 159,240 miles

diesel particulate filter has a new sensor welded in to diesel particulate filter

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2025 159,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

diesel particulate filter has a new sensor welded in to diesel particulate filter

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2025 159,098 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 153,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 140,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,562 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 112,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,125 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,595 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 70,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" flat (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 98W XL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" flat (8.2.2)

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Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 27,332 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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DE13 WMJ is a 2013 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE13 WMJ, 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 DE13 WMJ registered?

DE13 WMJ is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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