2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · SF04 MSG
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 94,812 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SF04 MSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 94,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF04 MSG 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 (SF04 MSG) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SF04 MSG Mileage History
- 25/02/202381,930 mi
- 25/02/202381,941 mi+11 mi
- 22/02/202488,371 mi+6,430 mi
- 18/01/202594,151 mi+5,780 mi
- 17/01/202694,812 mi+661 mi
Average of roughly 4,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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