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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y1 DAEMOT history

Y1 DAE is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 213,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y1 DAE black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,329 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 DAE was last recorded at 213,329 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,403 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,926 miles
Average per year
15,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,329 miles
  • 2025 – 200,403 miles
  • 2024 – 189,062 miles
  • 2023 – 180,242 miles
  • 2022 – 170,365 miles
  • 2021 – 161,441 miles
  • 2020 – 155,084 miles
  • 2019 – 141,205 miles
  • 2018 – 121,463 miles
  • 2017 – 94,895 miles
  • 2016 – 53,391 miles
  • 2015 – 34,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,329 miles (+12,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,329 miles
    Test number
    252057597598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  2. Pass200,403 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,403 miles
    Test number
    263617503944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail200,309 miles (+11,247)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,309 miles
    Test number
    724947974317
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass189,062 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,062 miles
    Test number
    669955229746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,242 miles
    Test number
    679016952322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail180,242 miles (+9,877)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,242 miles
    Test number
    706276762685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass170,365 miles (+8,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,365 miles
    Test number
    143063013676
    • 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))
    • 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))
  8. Pass161,441 miles (+6,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,441 miles
    Test number
    337743527210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass155,084 miles (+13,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    884650370670
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass141,205 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,205 miles
    Test number
    758566695232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,120 miles (+19,657)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,120 miles
    Test number
    594105542687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass121,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    173180121673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,463 miles (+26,568)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    170070641383
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass94,895 miles (+41,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    941856581492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front grill missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight mis shaped sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm nail in (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass53,391 miles (+19,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    689231737338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass34,101 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,101 miles
    Test number
    648031265070
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y1 DAE

Does Y1 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 DAE is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 DAE?
The MOT on Y1 DAE is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 DAE done?
Y1 DAE was recorded at 213,329 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 15,432 miles a year.
Has Y1 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 DAE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y1 DAE 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 Y1 DAE find?
Y1 DAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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