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YX13 SMU

2013 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 41,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,859 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 40,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,916 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 24,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 21,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,486 miles

Nearside Front headlight cracked on the fitting but not insecure

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer walls

undertrays fitted obscuring some components including both rear front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,552 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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YX13 SMU is a 2013 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YX13 SMU, 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 YX13 SMU registered?

YX13 SMU is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is YX13 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX13 SMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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