2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · RO13 GUA
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 151,563 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO13 GUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 151,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO13 GUA 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 (RO13 GUA) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RO13 GUA Mileage History
- 03/12/2024132,946 mi
- 09/01/2025134,490 mi+1,544 mi
- 10/01/2025138,490 mi+4,000 mi
- 27/04/2026151,563 mi+13,073 mi
- 27/04/2026151,563 mi
Average of roughly 13,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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