Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,967 cc
V8 BYAMOT history
V8 BYA is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 21 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 146,903 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 21 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BYA was last recorded at 146,903 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 12,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,764 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,139 miles
- Average per year
- 9,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,903 miles
- 2025 – 134,764 miles
- 2024 – 122,646 miles
- 2023 – 117,890 miles
- 2022 – 108,585 miles
- 2021 – 103,526 miles
- 2020 – 92,136 miles
- 2019 – 89,764 miles
- 2018 – 83,259 miles
- 2017 – 67,872 miles
- 2016 – 52,676 miles
- 2015 – 41,256 miles
- 2014 – 35,624 miles
- 2013 – 30,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,903 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 146,903 miles
- Test number
- 553077344316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,903 miles (+12,139)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,903 miles
- Test number
- 923534605276
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass134,764 miles (+12,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 134,764 miles
- Test number
- 966598391602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Pass122,646 miles (+4,756)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 122,646 miles
- Test number
- 194536717373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,890 miles (+9,305)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,890 miles
- Test number
- 717154903458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,585 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 759832116217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail108,585 miles (+5,059)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 791590007602
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch plate/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass103,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 103,526 miles
- Test number
- 435077870865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,526 miles (+11,390)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,526 miles
- Test number
- 269043738682
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass92,136 miles (+2,372)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 92,136 miles
- Test number
- 768634003926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 89,764 miles
- Test number
- 789886408244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,764 miles (+6,505)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,764 miles
- Test number
- 390839865788
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass83,259 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,259 miles
- Test number
- 211358953586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,255 miles (+15,383)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,255 miles
- Test number
- 814830450416
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,872 miles (+15,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,872 miles
- Test number
- 100441584979
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass52,676 miles (+11,420)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 52,676 miles
- Test number
- 270079004184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,256 miles (+5,632)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,256 miles
- Test number
- 949928165182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,624 miles (+4,884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,624 miles
- Test number
- 115308164155
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,740 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 30,740 miles
- Test number
- 237374053198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V8 BYA
- Does V8 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BYA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BYA?
- The MOT on V8 BYA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BYA done?
- V8 BYA was recorded at 146,903 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,018 miles a year.
- Has V8 BYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BYA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 BYA 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 V8 BYA find?
- V8 BYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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