2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RK63 THF
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 98,131 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK63 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 98,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK63 THF 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 (RK63 THF) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RK63 THF Mileage History
- 24/07/202379,080 mi
- 17/07/202483,292 mi+4,212 mi
- 19/06/2025104,901 mi+21,609 mi
- 20/06/202587,702 mi-17,199 mi
- 09/06/202698,131 mi+10,429 mi
Average of roughly 6,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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