2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · GU13 VTL
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 74,987 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU13 VTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 74,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU13 VTL 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 (GU13 VTL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GU13 VTL Mileage History
- 02/11/202363,226 mi
- 03/11/202363,226 mi
- 14/11/202468,567 mi+5,341 mi
- 06/11/202574,987 mi+6,420 mi
- 07/11/202574,987 mi
Average of roughly 5,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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