2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · KW13 CZX
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 143,471 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,471 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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KW13 CZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 143,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW13 CZX 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 (KW13 CZX) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KW13 CZX Mileage History
- 02/12/2024136,884 mi
- 03/12/2024136,885 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/2025143,040 mi+6,155 mi
- 23/12/2025143,471 mi+431 mi
- 23/12/2025143,471 mi
Average of roughly 6,232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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