2013 Audi A5 · 40,546 MOT tests
2013 Audi A5 reliability
2013 Audi A5s fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 A5 years (40,546 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 22.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 89,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,546
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.5% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Suspension4.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.8%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.74%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.52%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.8%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi A5 reliable?
2013 Audi A5s fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 A5 years (40,546 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.88% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.02% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A5 shows 89,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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