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S13 MDE

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 47,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 35,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 20,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S13 MDE is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S13 MDE, 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 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S13 MDE registered?

S13 MDE is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is S13 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 MDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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