2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · EK13 DDA
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 107,010 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK13 DDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 107,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK13 DDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A5 (EK13 DDA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EK13 DDA Mileage History
- 17/03/202282,845 mi
- 13/03/202387,925 mi+5,080 mi
- 02/04/202493,600 mi+5,675 mi
- 03/04/2025100,584 mi+6,984 mi
- 07/04/2026107,010 mi+6,426 mi
Average of roughly 5,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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