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DN13 ZBR

2013 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,189 mi
Last recorded198,189 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 ZBR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 198,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 198,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 190,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left & Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 190,734 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left & Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 182,071 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 174,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,932 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 128,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 128,207 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 124,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 124,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,009 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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DN13 ZBR is a 2013 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN13 ZBR, 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 DN13 ZBR registered?

DN13 ZBR is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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