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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,967 cc

Y18 BYFMOT history

Y18 BYF is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

Y18 BYF black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,849 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BYF
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
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BYF was last recorded at 86,849 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 5,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,901 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,948 miles
Average per year
5,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,849 miles
  • 2024 – 80,901 miles
  • 2023 – 75,550 miles
  • 2022 – 65,041 miles
  • 2021 – 58,865 miles
  • 2020 – 56,189 miles
  • 2019 – 50,359 miles
  • 2018 – 43,994 miles
  • 2017 – 39,798 miles
  • 2016 – 32,221 miles
  • 2015 – 27,292 miles
  • 2014 – 23,120 miles
  • 2013 – 17,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,849 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,849 miles (+5,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    316168689060
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass80,901 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,901 miles
    Test number
    187048590635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass75,550 miles (+10,509)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    379714962156
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view view to rear window heavily tinted (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle sticking open
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,041 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    426286445825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail64,955 miles (+6,090)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    183913034194
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,865 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    944752770245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,189 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    532504828892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,359 miles (+6,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    937688979806
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,994 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    453781593452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,798 miles (+7,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    741385117485
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass32,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    793089655943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,221 miles (+4,929)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    739465732950
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass27,292 miles (+4,172)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    379238845034
    • DangerousSeveral cuts in the tread on front left tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass23,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    417011474092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,120 miles (+6,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    666691574035
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass17,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    286596753041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 BYF

Does Y18 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 BYF expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BYF?
The MOT on Y18 BYF expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 BYF done?
Y18 BYF was recorded at 86,849 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 5,796 miles a year.
Has Y18 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BYF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y18 BYF 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 Y18 BYF find?
Y18 BYF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s.

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