
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass58,865 miles (+2,676)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,865 miles
- Test number
- 944752770245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,189 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,189 miles
- Test number
- 532504828892
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass43,994 miles (+4,196)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,994 miles
- Test number
- 453781593452
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass32,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,221 miles
- Test number
- 793089655943
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass23,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,120 miles
- Test number
- 417011474092
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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