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L31 DDS

2013 Audi S5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S555,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 DDS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 84,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf sil damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,865 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 65,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,007 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 49,007 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 44,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,592 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer and inner (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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L31 DDS is a 2013 Audi S5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L31 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L31 DDS registered?

L31 DDS is a 2013 Audi S5, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is L31 DDS safe to buy?

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