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Audi A5

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,698 cc

A14 XBYMOT history

A14 XBY is a red diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

A14 XBY red Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
208,831 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 XBY was last recorded at 208,831 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 11,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,957 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,874 miles
Average per year
14,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,831 miles
  • 2025 – 196,957 miles
  • 2024 – 183,709 miles
  • 2023 – 169,127 miles
  • 2022 – 156,051 miles
  • 2021 – 142,729 miles
  • 2020 – 132,571 miles
  • 2019 – 116,721 miles
  • 2018 – 102,320 miles
  • 2017 – 87,331 miles
  • 2016 – 71,656 miles
  • 2015 – 56,151 miles
  • 2014 – 37,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM CENTRE OF ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,831 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    208,831 miles
    Test number
    812155620288
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM CENTRE OF ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail208,829 miles (+11,872)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,829 miles
    Test number
    423192225675
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM CENTRE OF ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,957 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    196,957 miles
    Test number
    783709850232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,956 miles (+13,247)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,956 miles
    Test number
    788596386295
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,709 miles (+14,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,709 miles
    Test number
    504983778690
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,127 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,127 miles
    Test number
    299090527410
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail169,125 miles (+13,074)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,125 miles
    Test number
    946133025186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass156,051 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,051 miles
    Test number
    407031947548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail156,048 miles (+13,319)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    514359782307
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass142,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    282310909987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail142,729 miles (+10,158)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    736120958298
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass132,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    285002823392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,571 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    626729385688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail132,571 miles (+15,850)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    880488389668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass116,721 miles (+14,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    555170541445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass102,320 miles (+14,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    729566979819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic under guards obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass87,331 miles (+15,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    121811240622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass71,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    585496699599
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail71,656 miles (+15,505)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    471949277822
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass56,151 miles (+19,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    999704065047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass37,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    435038134070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 XBY

Does A14 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 XBY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 XBY?
The MOT on A14 XBY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 XBY done?
A14 XBY was recorded at 208,831 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 14,189 miles a year.
Has A14 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 XBY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 XBY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A14 XBY find?
A14 XBY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush, and 3 more.

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