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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

L4 BYCMOT history

L4 BYC is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L4 BYC blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
154,359 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BYC was last recorded at 154,359 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,374 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,985 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,359 miles
  • 2025 – 149,374 miles
  • 2024 – 147,039 miles
  • 2023 – 142,464 miles
  • 2022 – 134,386 miles
  • 2021 – 125,861 miles
  • 2019 – 112,962 miles
  • 2018 – 103,760 miles
  • 2017 – 96,033 miles
  • 2016 – 85,666 miles
  • 2015 – 85,160 miles
  • 2014 – 72,816 miles
  • 2013 – 58,689 miles
  • 2012 – 42,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,359 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions too clean
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,359 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    597934071302
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  2. Pass149,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,374 miles
    Test number
    264741002606
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,374 miles (+2,335)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,374 miles
    Test number
    584763155460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,039 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,039 miles
    Test number
    851574236377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail147,034 miles (+4,570)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,034 miles
    Test number
    452230906917
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass142,464 miles (+8,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,464 miles
    Test number
    526823891314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass134,386 miles (+8,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,386 miles
    Test number
    617105123499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass125,861 miles (+12,899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    186142381053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,962 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,962 miles
    Test number
    217572026804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,760 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    709609909322
    • Advisory0.00 emissions non recorded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly inner edge/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryOil dipstick tube cover seized in, unable to remove for temp for emissions/bypassed

  11. Fail103,760 miles (+7,727)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    280918473260
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing/identification (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing/identification (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory0.00 emissions non recorded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly inner edge/stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryOil dipstick tube cover seized in, unable to remove for temp for emissions/bypassed

  12. Pass96,033 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    766319997955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,060 miles (+8,394)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    624816149054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,666 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    380205300740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,160 miles (+12,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    167867328141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,816 miles (+14,127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    535664694271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,689 miles (+16,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    296605293257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,298 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    836972872284
    • NotePlastic covers restricting full inspection

Questions about L4 BYC

Does L4 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BYC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BYC?
The MOT on L4 BYC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BYC done?
L4 BYC was recorded at 154,359 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has L4 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BYC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 BYC 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 L4 BYC find?
L4 BYC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: emissions too clean; undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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