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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y23 GLNMOT history

Y23 GLN is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y23 GLN black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,737 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GLN was last recorded at 142,737 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,681 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
10,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,737 miles
  • 2025 – 130,261 miles
  • 2024 – 120,350 miles
  • 2023 – 107,599 miles
  • 2022 – 95,513 miles
  • 2021 – 91,371 miles
  • 2019 – 79,051 miles
  • 2018 – 64,841 miles
  • 2017 – 50,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,737 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,737 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,737 miles
    Test number
    197289057415
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail142,681 miles (+12,420)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    280136558060
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front different alloy fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Pass130,261 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,261 miles
    Test number
    932694538032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,252 miles (+9,902)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,252 miles
    Test number
    594432393741
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass120,350 miles (+12,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,350 miles
    Test number
    263886777879
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily worn on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass107,599 miles (+12,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    128790575691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe clamp corroded.
  7. Pass95,513 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,513 miles
    Test number
    678217039434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,371 miles (+12,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    644486637493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    395268107988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,051 miles (+14,210)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    165325743615
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass64,841 miles (+14,301)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    941671213787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,540 miles
    Test number
    182994306943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 GLN

Does Y23 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GLN is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GLN?
The MOT on Y23 GLN is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GLN done?
Y23 GLN was recorded at 142,737 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,856 miles a year.
Has Y23 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GLN has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 GLN 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 Y23 GLN find?
Y23 GLN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust mounting defective.

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