
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass189,062 miles (+8,820)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 189,062 miles
- Test number
- 669955229746
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass141,205 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,205 miles
- Test number
- 758566695232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass121,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 121,463 miles
- Test number
- 173180121673
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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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