2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · K29 GAF
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 79,247 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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K29 GAF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 79,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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K29 GAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi A5 (K29 GAF) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
K29 GAF Mileage History
- 10/01/202265,992 mi
- 20/05/202479,247 mi+13,255 mi
Average of roughly 5,624 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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