2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RJ13 GYC
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 152,002 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ13 GYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 152,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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RJ13 GYC 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 (RJ13 GYC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/4018 inner edge worn and out”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and on limi”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e))”.
RJ13 GYC Mileage History
- 01/05/2024128,530 mi
- 01/05/2024128,530 mi
- 29/04/2025136,693 mi+8,163 mi
- 11/05/2026152,002 mi+15,309 mi
- 11/05/2026152,002 mi
Average of roughly 11,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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