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DE13 ZFU

2013 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 101,273 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 94,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides - Level Actuator Link Broken N/S/R. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,051 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 56,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 44,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,497 miles

Front Advise both front tyres incorrect speed rating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Front Advise both front tyres incorrect speed rating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,216 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 ZFU is a 2013 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFU, 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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DE13 ZFU is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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