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ST53 GEN

2021 Audi A5

Grey Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,067 mi
Last recorded36,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A529,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 36,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 32,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 43,311 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 24,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 33,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 17,938 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing slightly low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 17,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing slightly low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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ST53 GEN is a 2021 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2021 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,569 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 ST53 GEN, 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 5 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 ST53 GEN registered?

ST53 GEN is a 2021 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2021.

Is ST53 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 GEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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