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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y3 DBKMOT history

Y3 DBK is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y3 DBK white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
136,671 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DBK was last recorded at 136,671 miles on 22 May 2026, 8,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,664 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,007 miles
Average per year
9,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,671 miles
  • 2025 – 128,664 miles
  • 2024 – 121,988 miles
  • 2023 – 104,597 miles
  • 2022 – 96,055 miles
  • 2021 – 87,354 miles
  • 2020 – 80,339 miles
  • 2019 – 71,227 miles
  • 2018 – 61,377 miles
  • 2017 – 51,621 miles
  • 2016 – 39,204 miles
  • 2015 – 28,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,671 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,671 miles (+8,007)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    656779329468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,664 miles (+6,676)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,664 miles
    Test number
    256878979036
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear level control cracked but operating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,988 miles (+275)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    229608844555
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,713 miles (+17,116)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    431611638861
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,597 miles (+8,542)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    636535611996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,055 miles (+8,701)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    121301307024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front curved links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,354 miles (+7,015)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    130853828813
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front curved link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front curved link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    193493381759
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail80,339 miles (+9,112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    763562568851
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,227 miles (+9,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    890746822901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,377 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    359968213121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    866453457851
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower midde clamp/bracket on exhaust is corroded.

  13. Fail51,621 miles (+12,417)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    228321861885
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower midde clamp/bracket on exhaust is corroded.

  14. Pass39,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    418182819127
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to legal limit

  15. Fail39,204 miles (+10,401)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    274700632539
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to legal limit

  16. Pass28,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    585105125143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 DBK

Does Y3 DBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DBK is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DBK?
The MOT on Y3 DBK is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DBK done?
Y3 DBK was recorded at 136,671 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,764 miles a year.
Has Y3 DBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DBK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 DBK 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 Y3 DBK find?
Y3 DBK passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back curved arm, and 1 more.

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