2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RK13 XPY
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 187,589 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK13 XPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 187,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK13 XPY 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 (RK13 XPY) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
RK13 XPY Mileage History
- 01/07/2022157,107 mi
- 19/06/2023165,130 mi+8,023 mi
- 27/06/2024172,084 mi+6,954 mi
- 23/06/2025179,369 mi+7,285 mi
- 03/07/2026187,589 mi+8,220 mi
Average of roughly 7,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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