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Audi A5

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

C5 LYEMOT history

C5 LYE is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

C5 LYE white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,688 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LYE was last recorded at 79,688 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,392 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,296 miles
Average per year
5,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,688 miles
  • 2024 – 72,392 miles
  • 2023 – 66,950 miles
  • 2022 – 60,824 miles
  • 2021 – 54,094 miles
  • 2020 – 48,193 miles
  • 2019 – 44,152 miles
  • 2018 – 39,168 miles
  • 2017 – 33,912 miles
  • 2016 – 28,714 miles
  • 2015 – 23,366 miles
  • 2014 – 18,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront General wear to front suspension bushes.
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    480198891947
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront General wear to front suspension bushes.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,687 miles (+7,295)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    336344636376
    • MajorNearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront General wear to front suspension bushes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads overheated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,392 miles (+5,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    666696431469
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,950 miles (+6,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    661123121186
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,824 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    582000567089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    247350454673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,092 miles (+5,899)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    835057697989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,193 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    476030528502
    • 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. Pass44,152 miles (+4,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    976484195407
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  10. Pass39,168 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    372820690119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,912 miles
    Test number
    989586971505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail33,912 miles (+5,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,912 miles
    Test number
    136026781387
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass28,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    186745024722
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail28,714 miles (+5,348)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    385295524296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass23,366 miles (+4,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    294464863307
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s/r tyre outter wall

  16. Pass18,455 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    678903994247
    • NoteNearside rear sidewall damaged slightly

Questions about C5 LYE

Does C5 LYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LYE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 LYE?
The MOT on C5 LYE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LYE done?
C5 LYE was recorded at 79,688 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
Has C5 LYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LYE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LYE 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 C5 LYE find?
C5 LYE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded near side front off side front.; front general wear to front suspension bushes.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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