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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

Y17 DVSMOT history

Y17 DVS is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

Y17 DVS black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,040 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 DVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 DVS was last recorded at 167,040 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,987 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
10,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,040 miles
  • 2025 – 157,082 miles
  • 2024 – 157,070 miles
  • 2023 – 149,051 miles
  • 2022 – 140,655 miles
  • 2021 – 127,603 miles
  • 2020 – 119,418 miles
  • 2019 – 109,409 miles
  • 2018 – 93,410 miles
  • 2017 – 75,486 miles
  • 2016 – 64,878 miles
  • 2015 – 54,371 miles
  • 2014 – 43,651 miles
  • 2013 – 31,764 miles
  • 2012 – 24,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel welded repair innerRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel welded repair innerRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • All brake disc slight surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside rear Tyre worn out of shape and worn to 2mm on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,040 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,040 miles
    Test number
    407424823730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel welded repair inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel welded repair inner
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail166,987 miles (+40)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,987 miles
    Test number
    799504070779
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorSuspension arm has an unsafe modification wrong bolt used can become detached (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel welded repair inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel welded repair inner
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail166,947 miles (+9,865)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,947 miles
    Test number
    641176461372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel welded repair inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel welded repair inner

  4. Pass157,082 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,082 miles
    Test number
    539462966316
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed wont close sometimes
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc slight surface rust

  5. Fail157,070 miles (+8,019)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,070 miles
    Test number
    639922551556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge / wall damaged possible been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed wont close sometimes (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc slight surface rust

  6. Pass149,051 miles (+8,396)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,051 miles
    Test number
    817056656538
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle slightly sticky

  7. Pass140,655 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    975865944661
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,655 miles (+13,052)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    591480734661
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges are worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,603 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,603 miles
    Test number
    262880442738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    384830912433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,418 miles (+10,009)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    448708800377
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass109,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,409 miles
    Test number
    859134478881
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre worn out of shape and worn to 2mm on inside edge

  13. Fail109,409 miles (+15,999)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,409 miles
    Test number
    329550725657
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Tyre worn out of shape and worn to 2mm on inside edge

  14. Pass93,410 miles (+17,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    205441249245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    760780768478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,486 miles (+10,608)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    170474699553
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on the edges

  17. Pass64,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    482483380545
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered

  18. Fail64,873 miles (+10,502)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    337782097563
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered

  19. Pass54,371 miles (+10,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    963498853555
    • AdvisoryCentre engine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,651 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    788542454214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  21. Fail43,651 miles (+11,887)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    916322454273
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  22. Pass31,764 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,764 miles
    Test number
    135979713290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    896409522122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 DVS

Does Y17 DVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 DVS is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 DVS?
The MOT on Y17 DVS is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 DVS done?
Y17 DVS was recorded at 167,040 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 10,274 miles a year.
Has Y17 DVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 DVS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 DVS 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 Y17 DVS find?
Y17 DVS passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel welded repair inner; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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