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SM63 XAV

2013 Audi S5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,086 mi
Last recorded131,086 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S555,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 131,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 118,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 106,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 106,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 85,875 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 85,875 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 72,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 64,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,549 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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SM63 XAV is a 2013 Audi S5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM63 XAV, 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 SM63 XAV registered?

SM63 XAV is a 2013 Audi S5, first registered on 15 September 2013.

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