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YY13 PWE

2013 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,095 mi
Last recorded196,095 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A570,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 PWE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 196,095 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside lower rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside both upper inner arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat been applied to rear brake disc faces

nearside rear outer lamp lens damaged

some uneven nearside rear tyre treadwear

Fail 24 Feb 2026 196,095 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside lower rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside both upper inner arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat been applied to rear brake disc faces

nearside rear outer lamp lens damaged

some uneven nearside rear tyre treadwear

Pass 4 Mar 2025 186,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre at inner treaded area

Fail 4 Mar 2025 186,713 miles

Nearside 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nail/screw offside rear tyre and with sidewall damage

some uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre at inner treaded area

Pass 21 Feb 2024 177,533 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2023 165,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Fail 24 Feb 2023 165,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ill fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 7 Feb 2022 152,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,222 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,135 miles

Undertray not fully secure and damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension wishbone bushes worn, both sides.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 122,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure and damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension wishbone bushes worn, both sides.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 56,775 miles

engine management light on

some marks in nearside / offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 May 2017 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

some marks in nearside / offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY13 PWE is a 2013 Audi A5 in Black 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 YY13 PWE, 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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YY13 PWE is a 2013 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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