2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LU13 DOM
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 214,976 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,976 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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LU13 DOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 214,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU13 DOM 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 (LU13 DOM) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LU13 DOM Mileage History
- 23/11/2023189,332 mi
- 06/08/2024192,720 mi+3,388 mi
- 07/08/2024192,722 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2025214,976 mi+22,254 mi
- 09/09/2025214,976 mi
Average of roughly 14,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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