2013 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · RB51 TER
2013 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 119,078 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB51 TER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 119,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB51 TER 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 (RB51 TER) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
RB51 TER Mileage History
- 28/06/202385,914 mi
- 20/06/202498,454 mi+12,540 mi
- 19/06/2025109,898 mi+11,444 mi
- 18/06/2026119,078 mi+9,180 mi
- 18/06/2026119,078 mi
Average of roughly 11,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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