2013 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · YD13 XMS
2013 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 157,412 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD13 XMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 157,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD13 XMS 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 (YD13 XMS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YD13 XMS Mileage History
- 13/08/2024148,316 mi
- 13/08/2024148,316 mi
- 14/08/2025152,918 mi+4,602 mi
- 13/08/2026157,412 mi+4,494 mi
- 13/08/2026157,412 mi
Average of roughly 4,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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