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Audi A5

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

Y2 RABMOT history

Y2 RAB is a red diesel Audi A5 first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 277,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

Y2 RAB red Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
277,287 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 RAB was last recorded at 277,287 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,372 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
14,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,287 miles
  • 2025 – 260,136 miles
  • 2024 – 244,800 miles
  • 2023 – 227,487 miles
  • 2022 – 208,626 miles
  • 2021 – 195,434 miles
  • 2020 – 190,087 miles
  • 2019 – 175,754 miles
  • 2018 – 157,397 miles
  • 2017 – 143,534 miles
  • 2016 – 130,315 miles
  • 2015 – 116,189 miles
  • 2014 – 101,782 miles
  • 2013 – 90,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,287 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill welded repair covered by underseal
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Upper suspension arm bushes slit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front shocker lower bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front and rear discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play at o/s/f wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,287 miles (+915)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    277,287 miles
    Test number
    465242970502
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill welded repair covered by underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail276,372 miles (+16,236)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,372 miles
    Test number
    705022292795
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass260,136 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    260,136 miles
    Test number
    511145382664
    • AdvisoryFront Upper suspension arm bushes slit
    • AdvisoryFront shocker lower bushes split
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs lipped
    • AdvisoryPlay at o/s/f wheel

  4. Fail260,135 miles (+15,335)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,135 miles
    Test number
    752117718502
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper suspension arm bushes slit
    • AdvisoryFront shocker lower bushes split
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min mark
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs lipped
    • AdvisoryPlay at o/s/f wheel

  5. Pass244,800 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    244,800 miles
    Test number
    247894688642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail243,879 miles (+16,392)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,879 miles
    Test number
    615268035817
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass227,487 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    227,487 miles
    Test number
    595998324288
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area and in my opinion would not affect steering or braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail227,487 miles (+18,861)2 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,487 miles
    Test number
    643147342316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area and in my opinion would not affect steering or braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass208,626 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    208,626 miles
    Test number
    882831731645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail208,626 miles (+13,192)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,626 miles
    Test number
    218993711788
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass195,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,434 miles
    Test number
    198108803398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail195,434 miles (+5,347)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,434 miles
    Test number
    609856159223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlternator clutch pulley seized.

  13. Pass190,087 miles (+14,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,087 miles
    Test number
    829276236089
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass175,754 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,754 miles
    Test number
    798675504102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bulb warning illuminated.

  15. Fail175,505 miles (+18,108)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,505 miles
    Test number
    678986544148
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bulb warning illuminated.

  16. Pass157,397 miles (+13,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,397 miles
    Test number
    505694106178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass143,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,534 miles
    Test number
    565648478661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,534 miles (+13,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,534 miles
    Test number
    410250296289
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass130,315 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,315 miles
    Test number
    440070624214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail130,314 miles (+14,125)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,314 miles
    Test number
    626361317601
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass116,189 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,189 miles
    Test number
    108462255188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,782 miles (+11,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    466039844138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass90,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    719115353160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 RAB

Does Y2 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 RAB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 RAB?
The MOT on Y2 RAB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 RAB done?
Y2 RAB was recorded at 277,287 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 14,047 miles a year.
Has Y2 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 RAB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 RAB 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 Y2 RAB find?
Y2 RAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer sill welded repair covered by underseal; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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