2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · FW13 GZF
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 155,429 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FW13 GZF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 155,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FW13 GZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A5 (FW13 GZF) between July 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
FW13 GZF Mileage History
- 04/07/201628,512 mi
- 24/07/201735,673 mi+7,161 mi
- 05/07/201841,000 mi+5,327 mi
- 09/07/201946,953 mi+5,953 mi
- 13/07/202055,854 mi+8,901 mi
- 17/07/202163,648 mi+7,794 mi
- 19/07/202269,895 mi+6,247 mi
- 20/09/202395,265 mi+25,370 mi
- 24/08/2024115,088 mi+19,823 mi
- 24/08/2024115,088 mi
- 06/09/2025134,809 mi+19,721 mi
- 16/09/2025135,367 mi+558 mi
- 09/09/2026155,429 mi+20,062 mi
Average of roughly 12,464 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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