2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · S25 AAM
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 165,899 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S25 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 165,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S25 AAM 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 (S25 AAM) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
S25 AAM Mileage History
- 10/06/2024152,092 mi
- 10/06/2024152,093 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/2025159,336 mi+7,243 mi
- 29/06/2026165,857 mi+6,521 mi
- 01/07/2026165,899 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 6,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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